NGC 6334 – The Cat’s Paw Nebula in SHO

Image Title: NGC 6334 in SHO

Copyright: THIAGO GILBERTO DO PRADO, MARCO GOBATTO

Date image was taken: August 02, 2025

Location: Londrina, Paraná, Brazil and Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil.

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: NGC 6334 is a frequently photographed nebula in the southern hemisphere's winter sky. Also known as the Cat's Paw Nebula due to its distinctive shape, it is rich in Ha and SII, slightly tempered by OIII. For this image, I mapped the SHO signals to a color palette that emphasizes the depth and separation between the captured emissions. Part of the data was acquired from my backyard, with the majority captured by my friend Marco Gobatto from his farm under the pristine, cloudless skies he enjoys.
Setup: Askar 80PhQ f/56.6 , ASI533MM
Meade Infinity 80mm
Total time: 28h30', 9h30' for Channel SII, Ha, OIII.
Sky Bortle 5 and 6.

Name: THIAGO PRADO

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