Dumbbell Nebula

[crimbfighter]

The Dumbbell Nebula! I imaged this target last year, but added more exposure time to it over the last clear nights we had. I was able to bring out much more detail inside the nebula. In total this image now has 7.5hrs of exposure time.

I also had a little fun and made a stereoscopic 3D version of the image that really brings it to life! Viewing a stereoscopic image is easy. As long as you can cross your eyes you can do it. It's better viewed on a big screen, but while looking at the image, #2, start crossing your eyes until the two images line up as one in the middle, and focus on the middle image. It should clear up and jump out!

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[Woolsocks]

Interesting. I prefer a darker and less saturated blue.

 

[crimbfighter]

Interesting. I prefer a darker and less saturated blue.

It's certainly personal preference. These colors are as they are out of the camera. Unless I'm going full false color, I tend not to alter the color much, just usually boosting the saturation.

 

[Jeff15]

More excellent photography ...

 

[jeffashman]

Brilliant!

 

[slat]

Great image.