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NGC7331

Anth
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Category:Deep Sky
Published:
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NGC7331NGC 7325NGC 7326NGC 7333NGC 7338IC 1450NGC 7317NGC 7318NGC 7319NGC 7320NGC 7327NGC 7331NGC 7335NGC 7336NGC 7337NGC 7340
Resolution:
6013x3446 px
File size:
2364 KB

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Laniakea 387mm f/3.25
Camera
ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
Guide Scope
ZWO OAG-L
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI174MM Mini
Accessories
ZWO OAG-L, ZWO ASI174MM Mini
Software
Pixinsight
Location
Moscow, Russia

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 134 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 140 ·

Total exposure: 4 h 28 m

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NGC7331
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NGC7331

Mar 24th, 2025

4 h 28 m

NGC7331
NGC7331

Sep 9th, 2024

4 h 28 m

This is the first light of a straight-through Newtonian. The star shapes still need some work. Currently, an off-axis guider is sticking into the aperture, which is likely causing this effect.

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Herost
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The details of the galaxy's arms look magnificent, with great depth, super!!!!
A question about Gain: why 140? Did you arrive at that number through experimentation?
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AnthReply to Herost
Comment on photo: NGC7331from
Thank you, glad you liked it ❤️
Regarding gain, it's simpler - according to the manufacturer's specifications, it's at this specific gain that dynamic range boost occurs.
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AnthReply to Herost
Comment on photo: NGC7331from
Thank you, glad you liked it ❤️
Regarding gain, it's simpler - according to the manufacturer's specifications, it's at this specific gain that dynamic range boosting occurs.
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