Observation by Kevin Gurney: Heart of the Heart: Melotte 15

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Kevin Gurney

Observer

Kevin Gurney

Observed

2017 Oct 29 - 21:05

Uploaded

2017 Nov 09 - 21:13

Objects

The Heart Nebula (IC1805)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 02h33m
Dec: +61°25'
Position angle: +3°01'

Field size

0°21' × 0°17'

Equipment
  • Altair Astro 10in RC truss tube
  • Atik 460EX mono, SX guide cam
  • Mesu 200 mount
  • SGP, PHD2, Pixinsight
  • Baader filters (HII, OII, SII)
Exposure

Each filter had 10x 10min subs, bin 1x1 (total 5hrs)

Location

West Sheffield

Target name

Melotte 15

Title

Heart of the Heart: Melotte 15

About this image

First (substantive)  light on the Altair Astro 10in. Grappling with the stock focuser which does not hold accurate focus under the hefty weight of camera, OAG and filter wheel. I am in the process of upgrading to a Starlight feathertouch... Just hope the exorbitant price tag pays dividends... :)

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