NGC6960. The Witch's Broom Nebula

Posted: Sep 3rd, 2026

Technical Info

Telescope/Lens: Sharpstar SCA310/3.8

Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro

Mount: ФА-40

Guide Scope: Svbony SV48P (90/5.5)

Guide Camera: ZWO ASI174MM Mini

Software: Pixinsight

Exposure:

104 x 300" ISO/Gain: 100 - Optolong L-Ultimate

Moscow, Russia

Jul 19th, 2026

8 h 40 m

127

Resolution: 6005x4074 px

Scale: 5735 KB

Anth

Reassembled with new, more accurate calibration frames, which allowed for a more even background and revealed more details in it.

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NGC6960. Туманность Ведьмина Метла

3 Sep, 2026

8 h 40 m

Reassembled with new, more accurate calibration frames, which allowed for a more even background and revealed more details in it.

NGC6960. Туманность Ведьмина Метла

23 Jul, 2026

8 h 40 m

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Poiskovik_rzn

Awesome! How's the collimation tool? Is it a finicky thing?

3 Sep, 2026 Reply

Anth Replied to Poiskovik_rzn

Haven't even touched the collimation yet, to be honest.
When it arrived, I checked it with the OCAL — everything was perfectly aligned.
Next season, I might have to, if the mirror needs cleaning.

3 Sep, 2026 Reply

Oeswww

Now that's just what the doctor ordered. I actually wanted to shoot the broom too and get a rough result, but here a pretty solid competitive piece has already rolled in)

4 Sep, 2026 Reply

Anth Replied to Oeswww

It will be interesting to see your version, we're waiting!

4 Sep, 2026 Reply

Oeswww Replied to Anth

I already have something else in mind) Although this would of course have been easier to shoot. Only two filters. But I was planning three, to make a colorful Forax. But now I'll be shooting LRGBHO (a different object).

5 Sep, 2026 Reply

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