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M13 in half an hour

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M13 in half an hour
Resolution:
2006x2006 px
File size:
979 KB

Photo description / processing

I was all set to capture a beautiful shot of M13, but the weather said, "You've got half an hour."

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Newtonian 150/750
Camera
Canon EOS 500D (astro-modified)
Mount
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro
Guide Scope
Pentax Takumar 200mm f/4 Lens
Guide Camera
T7M
Accessories
GSO Coma Corrector
Software
Astro Photography Tool, PHD2, Siril, Topaz DeNoise AI, Luminar
Location
Краснознаменск, Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 15 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 1600 · Optolong l-Pro ·

Total exposure: 30 m

Comments

hiparon
Why do bright stars have six rays?
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hiparonReply to Bootlegger
So each stretch creates a flare in the opposite direction? That makes sense.
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BootleggerReply to hiparon
Technically, it's not a glare but diffraction, but yes.
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