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Sh-2 136 Ghost nebula (Ghost) Variant 2

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Sh-2 136 Ghost nebula (Ghost) Variant 2
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Photo description / processing

Second processing variant. Separate processing of the nebula and stars.

Astronomy forum member with the nickname 

jaker

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
LZOS APO 130/6
Camera
QHY163C
Mount
Paramount ME
Guide Scope
SvBONY 60 mm Guide Scope
Guide Camera
QHY5III
Software
N.I.N.A., PixInSight, PhotoShop
Location
Пригород Сарова, СНТ , Россия

Light pollution

Green, Bortle 4 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 74 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 150 ·
  • 41 × 600″ · ISO/Gain: 150 ·

Total exposure: 13 h 0 m

Photo versions

Sh-2 136 Ghost nebula (Ghost) Version 3 Expanded field
Updated
Sh-2 136 Ghost nebula (Ghost) Version 3 Expanded field

Oct 13th, 2026

13 h 0 m

Separate processing of the stars and the nebula allowed for thorough cleaning of background artifacts, which made it possible to show the nebula surrounded by other clumps of cosmic dust.

Sh-2 136 Ghost nebula (Ghost) Variant 2
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Sh-2 136 Ghost nebula (Ghost) Variant 2

Oct 13th, 2026

13 h 0 m

Second processing variant. Separate processing of the nebula and stars. Astronomy forum member with the nickname jaker Andrey, thank you!

Sh-2 136 Ghost nebula (Ghost)
Sh-2 136 Ghost nebula (Ghost)

Oct 12th, 2026

13 h 0 m

Shooting on 3-4.10 and 7-8.10.2026. Heavy crop due to difficulty with the background. Preliminary result, I will still be working on it.

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