Antares, M4 and NGC6144
Photo description / processing
Antares, the nebula around it, globular clusters M4 and NGC6144.
Shot at the Royasand Astrofarm, Namibia, with absolutely no light pollution!
Photographed over three nights (sequentially with other objects) on August 21, 22, and 23, 2025.
Calibration (flats, darks, dark flats) and post-processing in PixInsight, with 2x drizzle.
Technical information
- Telescope/Lens
- Askar FRA500
- Camera
- QHY163M
- Mount
- Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Pro
- Guide Scope
- QHY Off-Axis Guider (OAG)
- Guide Camera
- Lodestar
- Accessories
- Baader LRGB Filter Set
- Software
- Sequence Generator Pro, Pixinsight
- Location
- Астроферма Ройзанд, Намибия
Light pollution
Black, Bortle 1 zone
- Date taken
Exposure
- 73 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · LRGB ·
Total exposure: 2 h 26 m
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