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NGC 2261

praeger
461557
Category:Deep Sky
Published:
2202
NGC 2261NGC 2261
Resolution:
1836x1043 px
File size:
735 KB

Photo description / processing

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC 2261) in the constellation Monoceros.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Интес Альтер М603
Camera
ZWO ASI462MC
Mount
EQ6R-PRO
Guide Scope
Искатель SW 8x50
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI174MM
Accessories
Meade f/3.3
Software
SharpCap, DeepSkyStacker, FitsWork, StarNet++, Photoshop
Location
St. Petersburg, Russia

Light pollution

White, Bortle 8/9 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 115 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 100

Total exposure: 1 h 55 m

Comments

hiparon
Mid f/3.3 - what is this thing?
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praegerReply to hiparon
This is an old Meade reducer for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, designed for cameras with small sensors. It was probably released about 10 years ago.
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hiparonReply to praeger
Interesting, does it really increase the light-gathering power by 3.3 times?
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praegerReply to hiparon
Indeed, from f/10 to f/3.3. It becomes a hyperstar at its minimum settings. However, it's far from perfect; there are always artifacts around the stars at the edges.
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hiparonReply to praeger
Wow! You can crop the edges, but with such a focal length, small targets like planetary nebulae or globular clusters become hard to capture. :) Any idea how to get my hands on something like that?
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praegerReply to hiparon
It depends on the planetary nebulae. For example, Star.Hunter captured the Ring Nebula with a C8 and a Meade f/3.3 reducer – https://star-hunter.ru/en/tumannost-m57-kolco-7-maya-2016-goda-0220/
You should keep an eye on the classifieds section on Astroforum; that’s how I bought mine. eBay might also be an option, but not under current conditions…
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hiparonReply to praeger
I checked, but according to his words, he achieved a reduction coefficient of 0.4 by adjusting the rings, which is quite sufficient for small objects.
I regularly browse the second-hand market, but haven't come across anything similar yet :(
Thank you for the information, good luck, and more great works of the night sky!
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praegerReply to hiparon
I think I saw it for sale at a flea market last year...
Thank you! You too!
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hiparonReply to praeger
P.S. If you happen to come across it in your field of view, please let me know. I can leave my phone number for contact: 8 913 850 4799, Alexey, city of Tomsk. On the forum under the same username.
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