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Observation by Jonathon Elliott: The Iris Nebula

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Jonathon Elliott

Observer

Jonathon Elliott

Observed

2023 May 20 - 13:13

Uploaded

2023 May 22 - 13:21

Objects

The Iris Nebula (NGC7023)

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 21h01m
Dec: +68°09'
Position angle: -179°58'

Field size

1°16' × 1°56'

Equipment
  • Sharpstar PH140
  • EQ6-Rpro Stella tuned
  • ZWOAsi2600mm camera
  • Sharpstar EDPH 61 for guiding
  • ZWOAsi174mm guide camera
  • Antilia LRGB filters
Exposure

L-45 300s R-71 300s G-71 300s B-71 300s

Location

Gloucester Bortle 6

Target name

The Iris Nebula

Title

The Iris Nebula

About this image

Captured over several real nights in May 2023 The Iris Nebula.

I managed nearly 30 hours total integration using Antilia LRGB filters

Processed in PixInsight.

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