Observation by Brad Thomas: NGC281 - Pacman Nebula

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2021 Jul 16 - 00:00

Uploaded

2021 Jul 18 - 08:19

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00^h52^m
Dec: +56°43'
Position angle: -89°54'

Field size

1°55' × 1°14'

Equipment

Skywatcher 72ed APO with 0.85 Reducer / Flattener
ASI 183mc Pro imaging camera
ZWO 30mm mini guide scope
ASI 290mc guide camera
Skywatcher EQM-35 pro mount
Optolong L-Enhance

Exposure

320 minutes total integration - 240secs x 120gain, 40offset

Location

Surbiton UK

Target name

NGC281

Title

NGC281 - Pacman Nebula

About this image

Finally got my Skywatcher EQM-35 pro goto mount, which is replacing my old IOptron Smart EQ Pro+

First image on new mount and first major integration with my ASI 183mc Pro cooled camera

Last image taken during twilight as PROPER night-time is returning next week to the UK - though still in London Bortle 8

NGC 281 Pacman Nebula

320 minutes total integration time

Optolong L-Enhance Filter

Skywatcher 72ED with 0.85 reducer/flattener

ZWO 30mm mini guide scope

ASI 290mc guide camera

240secs, 120gain, 40offset - 80 exposures

40 darks, 25 flats, 25 flat darks

NINA, PHD2, APP, GIMP

Files associated with this observation

NGC_281_240secs_120gain_40offset_-10deg_80exp_170721_Test1-Processsed_xsmall.jpg (2.0 MB)

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