Pacman Nebula NGC281

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Pacman Nebula NGC281

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This is the 2nd of 2 images I managed to get over 2 nights at My friend's place in Bortle 6.

Skywatcher ED120 and FR TS 0.79
Atik460EX Baader filters
Ha 22 x 600 (3h 40m)
Oiii 16 x 300 binned (1h 20m)
Sii 16 x 300 binned (1h 20m)
Some RGB for the stars

Total imaging time 6hours 20 mins

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and a close up on the central detail

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superb image , thx
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That is a beautiful capture of a beautiful nebula. Too bad they gave it such a lame name.

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Nice looking images Carole.
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