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here is another narrowband image from my very successful 2020, posted on the eve of the beginning of new data collection for 2021 from my remote set up in AZ.

This target was a fun one to capture. I got data for all 3 common narrowband wavelengths, with additional RGB data used for the stars. This is 12.4 hours of total integration time through all 6 filters. I had some issues with the blue stars on this one but I still like it. I am happy to hear any comments or critiques as always. Detailed capture info follows:

Equipment:
ZWO ASI1600MM-C Camera @ -20C and
Gain:200 Offset:50
Software Bisque MyT Mount
Stellarvue SVQ100 Astrograph Refractor, 580mm @ f/5.8
Innovations Foresight ONAG

Software:
Pixinsight Commercial Version 1.8
Lightroom CC
Photoshop CC
Innovations Foresight SkyGuard

Light Frames:
Ha: 41 x 360 secs ( 4 hrs 6 mins)
OIII: 37 x 360 secs (3 hrs 42 mins)
SII: 40 x 360 secs (4 hrs)
Red: 24 x 30 secs (12 mins)
Green: 22 x 30 secs (11 mins)
Blue: 23 x 30 secs (11 mins 30 secs)

12 hrs 22 mins 30 secs total

Dark Frames:
10 x 60 secs, RGB (30 mins)
10 x 360 secs, Ha,OIII,SII (3 hrs)

Bias Frames
100

Flat Frames
20 each filter

Best Regards,

ML






Pacman Nebula (NGC281) In Narrowband




Feb 23, 2021 at 05:31 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


It is indeed gorgeous and wonderful image.
Thanks to your sharing this beautiful shot.



Feb 23, 2021 at 07:56 PM
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Will make for a great print.


Feb 23, 2021 at 10:36 PM
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ha ha.. i'm only qualified to enjoy the amazing capture.. 💯💥💯


Feb 24, 2021 at 12:00 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


Incredible as always. I really like the fact that you list the equipment you used to capture this.


Feb 24, 2021 at 07:52 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


Wow!! I could get lost in this pic.



Feb 24, 2021 at 07:58 AM
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Another outstanding DSO. I think you are the astro champ on this forum


Feb 24, 2021 at 12:20 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


I thought I had seen everything, wow, that is just amazing!!!!


Feb 24, 2021 at 01:01 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


Thanks everyone! Very humbling to read the comments. I am very excited to be about to be able to start data collection for the first time this year. Hopefully some new targets to collect data on, and more chances to refine the post processing technique as well.

ML



Feb 24, 2021 at 02:24 PM
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I look forward to seeing more of your work! Just started myself and its wonderfully addictive!!! I am by no means ready for this type of shots, but certainly aim to try!! Just moon shots right now so far.. a tracking mount is next on my list


Cathy



Mar 30, 2021 at 09:09 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


Very nice! I have been exploring getting into narrow band imaging as I live near (in) a major light polluted area. Images like this give me a lot of inspiration!

Thanks for sharing.

Ryan



Mar 30, 2021 at 03:02 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


Excellent work and thanks for sharing the workflow information! Great piece of work, your hard work and time behind this definitely paid off! I guess it's time to display this type of work in separate Astrophotography forum also, these pictures definitely deserve a especial forum!

Shibu



Mar 31, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


bravo for this interesting and unique work


Mar 31, 2021 at 03:21 PM
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Really fantastic work. The knowledge, and execution of that into a result like this is really great to see. I love seeing the work you are producing and sharing. I think it was mentioned above, but super easy to get lost in this image and let the imagination fly.

Cheers



Mar 31, 2021 at 03:55 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


shibutg wrote:
Excellent work and thanks for sharing the workflow information! Great piece of work, your hard work and time behind this definitely paid off! I guess it's time to display this type of work in separate Astrophotography forum also, these pictures definitely deserve a especial forum!

Shibu


Shibu,

I think that is a cool idea - maybe that can happen here on FM in the future! Thanks for looking and the kind comments on my image, I really appreciate all the comments from viewers!

ML




Apr 01, 2021 at 11:21 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · The Pacman Nebula in Narrowband


very nice image Mikey


Apr 01, 2021 at 06:20 PM





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