NGC 1333: Embryo Nebula in LRGB from Vermont

Description and Details: NGC 1333, commonly known as the Embryo Nebula, lies approximately 960 light-years away in the constellation Perseus. Part of the vast Perseus molecular cloud, this active stellar nursery contains young stars still embedded within dense clouds of gas and dust. Their light illuminates the striking blue reflection nebulosity, while intricate dark molecular clouds wind through the surrounding field.

What drew me to this region was the extraordinary interplay between the delicate blue reflection nebulae and the vast, complex structures of brown dust. I wanted to bring out as much of that faint dust as possible while preserving the natural colors and subtle transitions throughout the field.
L 162 x 300 seconds: 13:30
R 44 x 300 3:40
G 42 x 300 3:30
B 60 x 300 5
Total: 25: 40

Shot between October 6-17th over several partially clear nights in Vermont.


Rig #1
Takahashi TOA 130 NFB Refractor/.99x flattener
Astro-Physics Mach 2 Mount
Dark Matters Astro Custom NUC I9 32 GB RAM/2TB SSD
Pegasus Astro Ultimate Power Box V3
Moravian C3-Pro-61000 with EFW 3M-7 filter wheel
QHY 174M Guiding Camera/Optech OAG/Precise Parts adapters
Moonlite NightCrawler WR35 Rotator/focuser
PrimaLuceLab Giotto and Alto Flat Panel with custom Chris White adapter
Chroma LRBG/SHO 50mm 3nm filters
Sky Shed Pod Pier

Rig #2
Stellarvue 140T Raptor
Astro-Physics Mach 2 Mount
Dark Matters Astro Custom NUC I9 32 GB RAM/2TB SSD
Pegasus Astro Ultimate Power Box V3
Moravian C3-Pro-61000 with EFW 3M-7 filter wheel/C0-1500 guide camera
with Precise Parts adapters
Moonlite NightCrawler WR35 Rotator/focuser
PrimaLuceLab Giotto and Alto Flat Panel with custom Chris White adapter
Chroma LRBG/SHO 50mm 3nm filters
Sky Shed Pod Pier

Copyright: Michele Bayliss