Scorpius, M20, M8, Cat's paw

Posted: Jul 12th, 2026

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Telescope/Lens: Canon RF 85mm F2 STM

Camera: Canon R6a

Mount: Sky Watcher Star Adventurer

Software: PixInsight

Exposure:

104 x 10" ISO/Gain: 3200

Black, Bortle 1 zone:

Izabis, Namibia

Jun 10th, 2026

17 m

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I processed it to reduce the magenta "noise." I think it looks better now.

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Scorpius, M20, M8, Cat's paw

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17 m

I processed it to reduce the magenta "noise." I think it looks better now.

Scorpius, M20, M8, Cat's paw

27 Jun, 2026

17 m

The aperture is fully open. No guiding.

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