Astro Ghostbusting: Imaging vdB 141: The Ghost Nebula

Three nights ago we had one of those nights about which astrophotographers dream: clear, cold and moonless with excellent seeing. In that perfect pitch black of a wild northern sky, it was time to do some ghostbusting and film a target I've been meaning to for ages: vdB 141, the Ghost Nebula. At 1470 light years away and only two light years across, it is dim and small, though beautiful. It is so small it really needs a high focal length on it, making it an especially interesting challenge.

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[williampowers]

Great presentation and results. It was interesting to watch your video at the same time that I’m actually imaging the ghost nebula from a dark site.

[SuperibyP]

Absolutely beautiful, imo your best image yet. Thank you!

[omelletedelastreet]

WOW i loved the storytelling that you do

[andynowlen]

One of the best images of this target I have seen thank you

[getoutsidewithmiguel]

I just wanted to let you know that your video editing skills are awe-inspiring! I thoroughly enjoyed watching NINA and the way you showcased the behind-the-scenes footage was simply delightful. It has given me a great boost of motivation to get out there and start using my SCT with NINA for the first time as a traveling imager. I only hope my experience goes as smoothly as yours did. Thank you so much for sharing such awesome content!

[rickmavrovich]

You’re really do amazing work. Thank you for sharing. Something to aspire

[jesuschrist]

One day i will use the advance sequencer. Ty for another great video

[quantanium]

I love everything about this video, it carries a quality of coziness similar to sitting next to a fire on a cold winter night. I will be eagerly awaiting your next video.

[thefailedastronomer]

I am amazed by the prolific nature of your channel. And not just for the sake of content quantity. But with genuinely high quality astrophotography tutorials.

Keep it up!👍🏾

[GediAstro]

Great work with the Ghost! I'm a bit curious of your post process that you mentioned, looking forward for that video! Also congrats on that Bortle - My channel operates from Bortle 9 :)

[barnaclewatcher]

Awesome results on a particularly (for me anyway) difficult target.