Observation by Jonathon Elliott: The Witches Broom

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Jonathon Elliott

Observer

Jonathon Elliott

Observed

2025 Jul 01 - 23:00

Uploaded

2025 Jul 04 - 22:38

Objects

The Western Veil Nebula (NGC6960)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h46^m
Dec: +30°35'
Position angle: -90°10'

Field size

1°16' × 0°45'

Equipment

Sharpstar PH-140 at f4.9
EQ8 PRO mount
Asi 2600mm pro camera
Antlia 3nm Ha Nd Oiii filters

Exposure

HOO combined Ha 3rs 300s exposures Oiii 3hrs 300s exposurs

Location

Gloucester bortle7

Target name

The Witches Broom

Title

The Witches Broom

About this image

Its that time of year to catch the Broom, rich in Ha and Oiii data.

Used my PH-140 at f4.9 just 6 hours total this week 3 hours per Ha and Oiii filters

Combined in PixInsight, filters Antlia 3nm Ha and Oiii main camera asi 2600mm

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