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Taken over three nights from Nov. 29-Dec.1, 2021
Sharpless catalog (Sh2-142) Also known as the Wizard Nebula. I don't see it but maybe you do. Gear:
Explore Scientific ED152 CF APO, ZWO ASI 2600mmPro Camera, Chroma Filters, iOptron CEM70EC mount, Captured with NINA, Processed with PixInsight Exposure Details:
25 x 2min ea RGB = 2hrs 30min
15 x 10min Ha 3nm = 2hrs 30min
21 x 10min OIII 3nm = 3hrs 30min
Total Integration Time = 8hrs 30min
Shot from "Horsehead", the nickname for our secret dark sky location approximately 50 miles north of Las Vegas.
One of my favorite targets that I imaged for the first time a few months ago testing my HEQ5.
Beautiful natural colors and super close up framing.
Fine image!
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
Thanks for all the kind words guys. So I ran across a post about the wizard and I've finally found it!
It takes some real imagination but once you see it, you can't un-see it. Forgive my crude drawing skills.