IRIS MOZAIKA

yuriyos

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Deep Sky

Oct 31st, 2023

1573

NGC 7023

Resolution:: 7604x4401 px
File size:: 7335 KB

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Technical information

Telescope/Lens: Celestron RASA 8
Camera: ZWO ASI 2600mc
Mount: ZWO AM5
Guide Scope: Guide Scope 50/250
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini
Accessories: ASIAir mini
Software: Pixinsight

Location: WA, Table Mountain

Light pollution

Gray, Bortle 2 zone

Date taken: Oct 30th, 2023

Exposure

60 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · panel 1 · Oct 30th, 2023
60 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · panel 2 · Oct 30th, 2023
60 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · panel 3 · Oct 30th, 2023

Total exposure: 6 h 0 m

Comments

Anth

Great! Why do so many stars have spikes, almost like a solar corona? Is it because there are many devices sticking out in the aperture, or is it something else?

Oct 31st, 2023

yuriyosReply to Anth

The rays are diffraction from the camera's wires.

Nov 3rd, 2023

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