Helix Nebula (NGC 7293)

Thanks, I have the 294 color and 533 mono. Personally, I like the 533 more for many reasons, but the field of view is a bit small and the sensor is square—I'm currently using both. With the 294, there are issues with gradients, both on the color version and the narrowband version. There's less hassle in processing when working with the 533; a friend had the 533 color and didn't have any problems at all—he only switched it because of the square sensor.

Exactly, 533 mono... I've looked and looked. It's the square sensor that puts me off the most. Thanks for the answer.

The next step up in camera class is the 2600MC. It offers a wide field of view and avoids the issues of the 294. While many people do shoot with the 294, personally, I don't find it as convenient.

The price of 2600 is, to put it mildly, beyond acceptable.

Thank you, yes, I had to work on it quite a bit—it was very low in the sky.