Cocoon IC5146

Posted: Sep 22nd, 2026

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Telescope/Lens: Sw 150 pds

Camera: Canon 600D

Mount: Heq 5 PRO

Guide Scope: 60/240

Guide Camera: Zwo 120mm mini

Software: Pixinsight

Exposure:

17 x 300" ISO/Gain: 800

Yellow, Bortle 5 zone:

Mozyr, Belarus

1 h 25 m

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Astrophotography in the pre-astro camera era. Oh, back then I wasn't shy about using 5-minute exposures. Why did I stop now?

The blue halos are a consequence of shooting in haze. Well...

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I was just about to ask about the stars and the haze when I finished reading and got the answer to my question)

23 Sep, 2026 Reply

Robert Nik Replied to Oeswww

Yes, but it still looks pretty good at the final stage, and then my conscience let me off the hook :)

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