NGC 6334 Cats Paw Nebula

Third finished image from the big Tak/QSI 6162/Chroma combo.
This is a very Hydrogen rich region, so have deliberately allowed some of the background nebulosity to show through.

The Chroma 5nm filter worked a treat as the Ha was taken just 30 degrees from a full moon!
To me it resembles a genie pouring out of the magic lamp!Ha – 11x1200secs
O3-17 x 1800 secs
S2- 10x1200secs
RG&B 10×180 secs ea.

Captured using Ekos on a Mac.

Processed in APP & PS CC 2020 – with Topaz NR
Taken from my light polluted suburban backyard in Melbourne.

Telescope: Takahashi TOA 130 + Flattener 67

Camera: QSI 6162 WSG8

Mount: Takahashi NJP Temma 2

Filters: Chroma 5nm Ha & S2, 3nm O3 & RGB

Guiding Camera: Starlight Xpress Lodestar X2

Integration time (Exposure)17 hrs

LocationBurwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Copyright: Andy Campbell