Cygnus Loop

Posted: Sep 2nd, 2023

Technical Info

Telescope/Lens: Askar FRA600

Camera: QHY600L

Mount: Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Pro

Guide Scope: QHYOAG-M

Guide Camera: asi274mm mini

Software: PixInsight, N.I.N.A.

Accessories: Reducer 0.7x

Exposure:

20 x 600" ISO/Gain: 25 - Ha

20 x 600" ISO/Gain: 25 - OIII

40 x 60" ISO/Gain: 25 - R

40 x 60" ISO/Gain: 25 - G

40 x 60" ISO/Gain: 25 - B

Orange zoneLight Pollution:

Moscow, Russia

Sep 2nd, 2023

8 h 40 m

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I struggled a lot with the background—I couldn't figure out if it was not properly flattened or if hydrogen was showing up there...

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Great shot!!!

2 Sep, 2023 Reply

Dmitrii Replied to Novastro

Thank you, but I'm not particularly happy that the background wasn't subdued and there are clearly some areas with overexposure.

3 Sep, 2023 Reply

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