# Butterfly Nebula (IC 1318)

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/butterfly-nebula-ic-1318/31058>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** astro\
**Created:** [October 18, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/butterfly-nebula-ic-1318/31058 "2022-10-18T21:40:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Dan\_Kearl](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dan_kearl/32/6715_2.png) [@Dan\_Kearl](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dan_Kearl)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/butterfly-nebula-ic-1318/31058/1 "2022-10-18T21:40:20Z")

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![Butterfly Nebula (IC 1318)](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/6/7/67f6744f9b0ac8320ff444b8fd05232bd2210ccc.jpeg)

A small view into the Sadr Region, 1600mm, The Butterfly.

### Specific Feedback Requested

Any appreciated

### Technical Details

11 hours in Bortle 2, Prineville reservoir state park, Oregon.  
asi533 color camera with Askar 600mm f5.6 scope.  
Radian filter, Asiair controlled.  
PP in App, Pixinsight, Photoshop, Affinity photo.

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**Author:** ![David\_Haynes](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@David\_Haynes](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Haynes)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/butterfly-nebula-ic-1318/31058/2 "2022-10-18T22:59:55Z")

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Just a beautiful image, Dan. This one is very rich in contrast and I love the colors. This reminds me of colored ink in water.

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**Author:** ![Mark\_Muller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_muller/32/78096_2.png) [@Mark\_Muller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Muller)\
**Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 4:56am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/butterfly-nebula-ic-1318/31058/3 "2022-10-19T04:56:41Z")

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A beauty, Dan! The hue of green is great, and it really stands out against the dark background.
