220P/McNaught 14.08.2026

ma][im

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Comets

Aug 15th, 2026

231

Resolution:: 1700x1002 px
File size:: 2251 KB

Photo description / processing

Mount EQ8, telescope SC8 + reducer 0.33x + L-Pro + IMX585 without cooler, exposures 2 min x 75 frames, HCG bin2, a few darks and flats. Taganrog, city center (orange light pollution zone). All processing in PixInsight.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens: Celestron C8
Camera: Player One Uranus C
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ8
Accessories: 0.33x Reducer, Optolong L-Pro Filter
Software: Pixinsight

Location: Таганрог, Россия

Date taken: Aug 14th, 2026

Exposure

75 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 210 · Aug 14th, 2026

Total exposure: 2 h 30 m

Comments

Neb⁴⁰²⁹

How did you keep the stars from smearing?

Aug 25th, 2026

ma][imReply to Neb⁴⁰²⁹

Separate stacking of the comet in pixels without stars (previously, stars in each frame are subtracted using a star terminator) and then overlaying onto the sum with stars.

Aug 25th, 2026