This is a crop of the central region from the previous images...
It was processed to see all the galaxies beyond the helix - many millions of LY away.

This image was the second place of 2026 Astrophotographer of the year contest!


L-Ha(R)-GB
Luminance for 3 Hrs
Ha for 2 Hrs
RGB - 30 min each

Total of 6.5 Hrs

Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro

Imaged from Tivoli farm, Namibia