Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334)I captured this image of the Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334) from Al Sadeem Observatory in Abu Dhabi. Using a GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Carbon Tube and a ZWO ASI2600MC DUO camera mounted on a ZWO AM5, I aimed to bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of this beautiful nebula. I used a Radian Triad Tri-band 2" filter to enhance the visibility of various emission lines, resulting in this detailed photograph.
Analysis: The photometric color analysis of this image reveals a striking balance of color intensities, highlighting the diverse emission regions within the nebula. The color histograms show distinct distributions for red, green, and blue channels, indicative of the nebula's varied ionization zones and molecular clouds.
Color Histograms: The histograms display the following characteristics:
- Red Channel: Dominated by hydrogen-alpha emissions, the mean pixel value is 104.28, with a median of 99 and a standard deviation of 47.50.
- Green Channel: Represents the oxygen-III emissions, with a mean of 67.45, a median of 52, and a standard deviation of 35.23.
- Blue Channel: Includes contributions from oxygen-III and sulfur-II emissions, with a mean of 70.88, a median of 44, and a standard deviation of 54.38.
Data acquired by Mohamed Usama Ismail aka
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