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NGC688

Lion
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Category:Deep Sky
Published:
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NGC688NGC 6888NGC 6881IC 4996
Resolution:
4120x2796 px
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58966 KB

Photo description / processing

One of the first images taken with this telescope and camera. Extremely unlucky.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Askar 65 PHQ
Camera
ASI 294MC
Mount
EQ6
Guide Scope
PHD2
Guide Camera
ASI 120MM
Software
DSS
Location
Omsk

Light pollution

Red, Bortle 7 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 11 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · UV/IR + SV240
  • 24 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · UV/IR + SV240

Total exposure: 46 m

Comments

Nickolay
Hello, do you shoot stars through a UV/IR cut filter?
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LionReply to Nickolay
Are you referring to the UV/IR + SV240 combination? Yes, together, UV/IR is necessary for the refractor, otherwise stars bloat, and I got the SV240 to cut out urban light pollution. The filter handles it well, but colors need to be balanced.
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