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Observation by Brad Thomas: Melotte 15 and Heart Nebula

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2021 Nov 22 - 21:37

Uploaded

2021 Dec 01 - 21:43

Objects

The Heart Nebula (IC1805)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 02h33m
Dec: +61°11'
Position angle: -83°20'

Field size

1°57' × 1°18'

Equipment
  • Skywatcher 72ed APO with 0.85 Reducer / Flattener
Exposure

5 hours total integration - 240secs x 150gain x 30offset

Location

Surbiton UK

Target name

Melotte 15 and Heart Nebula

Title

Melotte 15 and Heart Nebula

About this image
Melotte 15 and Heart Nebula
Another re-process - I need more data as it is quite noisy
But happier with this result over the last
Tried a different workflow in Pixinsight
This is 5 hours integration in London UK Bortle 8
Skywatcher 72ed with 0.85 reducer flattener
ASI 183mc pro -10deg imaging camera
ZWO 30mm mini guide scope
ASI 290mc guide camera
DSD Electronic rotator
ZWO EFW
Optolong L-enhance
240secs x 150gain x30 offset
Skywatcher EQM-35
NINA, PHD2, APP, PixInsight
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