Caldwell 3

 Posted: May 4th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Askar 71F
Camera: ZWO ASI585MC Pro
Mount: JUWEI 14
Guide Scope: ToupTek GS-200 AR
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI662MC
Software: Siril, Photoshop, Lightroom, StarNet++
Accessories: CAA, EAF, EFW, ASIAIR MINI, Askar Reducer x 0.75, Gemini PowerBox
Exposure:
60 x 120" ISO/Gain: 200 - Optolong UV IR Cut
Yellow, Bortle 5 zone:
 Samara, Russia
 May 4th, 2026
2 h 0 m
14
Resolution: 3430x1856 px
Scale: 3629 KB
Quite dim, as it turned out. I decided to go with 120-second exposures; the moon plus thin clouds caused blurring. I think at least 5 hours are needed for the Ha background and the beauty.
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