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Observation by Neil Webster: NGC 7380 Sh2-142 Flying Horse/Wizard N...

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Neil Webster

Observer

Neil Webster

Observed

2020 Sep 13 - 21:00

Uploaded

2025 Oct 31 - 10:23

Objects

The Wizard Nebula (NGC7380)
Sharpless 142

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 22h46m
Dec: +58°01'
Position angle: -160°15'

Field size

0°59' × 0°50'

Equipment
  • AA115mm APO, EQ6 R, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L Enhance Filter, Orion 50mm Guide Scope, ZWO ASI385 MC Guide Camera
Exposure

42 x 300s Lights, 12 x Darks, 45 x Flats/Bias

Location

St Marys Platt, Kent, UK

Target name

Flying Horse/Wizard Nebula NGC 7380/Sh2-142

Title

NGC 7380 Sh2-142 Flying Horse/Wizard Nebula

About this image

APT, PHD, Nebulosity, Photoshop, Star X-Terminator

 

This is a re-process of the image taken during lockdown 2020. By separating the stars and nebula onto individual layers the nebula has been stretched more without the stars over bloating during the process.

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