LBN 552 and LDN 1228, a celestial pairing that contrasts light and darkness in the cosmos, come together in this striking image. LBN 552, an emission nebula, stands as a beacon of stellar birth and brilliance, while LDN 1228, a dark nebula, conceals the secrets of cosmic obscurity. Located in the constellation Cepheus, these nebulous regions reveal the intricate interplay of light and shadow in the universe.

In this captivating view, the image unveils the exquisite details of both LBN 552 and LDN 1228, showcasing the radiant reds and blues of the emission nebula juxtaposed against the inky blackness of the dark nebula.

During our stay at the observatory, I had a little bit left at the end of the night after our collaboration, so I took the opportunity to take a walk in this dusty area of the sky that had been watching me for a while. I was able to shoot it properly during this moonless weekend.
I really wanted to highlight this epic fight scene between 4 dust monsters, LDN 1228, LBN 550, LBN 552 and LBN 555, that's why I went with this diagonal framing to make it look like one takes over in this battle.
I also wanted to respect the natural colors which I find really beautiful and which accentuate this duality with the bluish and orange hues like ice and fire.
Shot on February 3, 27 and 28, 2022.
Takahashi FSQ106 EDX4 with 645-QE super reducer
Asi 2600MM Pro
Antlia LRGB filters
Eq6r-pro
Altaïr 60/225 guide + asi 290mm mini
L: 130x300''
R - G -B: 25x300'' per filter
Stars: 90x15'' per filter
Bortle sky 4
Acquired: N.I.N.A + Phd2
Processing: Siril + PixInsight + Photoshop

Copyright: Yann Sty