NGC 1432 - Maia Reflection Nebula in Taurus
- From: Anthony Ayiomamitis <ayiomamitis@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:03:12 -0800 (PST)
Dear group,
No question that the Pleiades open cluster is one of the premier
objects of the night sky in the northern hemisphere. Although the
nebulosity around Merope (NGC 1435) gets all of the attention, it is
unfortunate that little interest exists for the equally impressive
nebulosity around Maia just to the northeast of Merope. In fact,
similar to Merope, the nebulosity around Maia has its own NGC entry as
well (NGC 1432).
I spent the first part of last night following the end of astro
twilight concentrated at Maia. For a result based on four hours total
exposure and double luminance layering (LRGB @ 60:60:60:60), I kindly
direct you to http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-1432.htm . I suspect
a second visit with a little more total exposure time (next year)
would not hurt. I also regret not using my AP27TVPH so as to get a
slightly greater field of view and additional contrast.
Clear skies!
Anthony.
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