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Observation by Brad Thomas: M27 - Dumbbell Nebula

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2022 Jul 07 - 23:11

Uploaded

2023 Aug 05 - 23:12

Objects

The Apple Core Nebula (M27)

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Constellation

Vulpecula

Field centre

RA: 19h59m
Dec: +22°43'
Position angle: -0°12'

Field size

1°19' × 0°52'

Location

Surbiton UK

Target name

M27 Dumbbell Nebula

Title

M27 - Dumbbell Nebula

About this image

I decided to hvae another go at processing this one
This is probably my most complex Pixinsight Project
I found some new pixel math soutions to the problem with faint and strong signals and think I may have struck a balance here
So here is attempt number 2 of M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
London Bortle 8
M27 Dumbbell Nebula - cropped
23 hours integration
Skywatcher 72ed Pro OTA With 0.85 Reducer/Flattener
ASI 183mc Pro -10deg
WO 50mm Guide Scope
Altair 290mm Guide Scope
Optolong L-Enhance Filter
Skywatcher EQM-35 Pro Mount
Pegasus Power Box
ZWO EAF
DSD Field Rotator
NINA, PHD2, APP, Pixinsight

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