Astral Imaging at Dogwood Ridge Observatory

Latitude: 37°48'51.0" N"
Longitude:78°23'41.0"W
Scottsville, Virginia 24590

 

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IC1396 - The Elephant Trunk

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    This image is compiled from 15 - 15 minute R, G, & B images binned 2x2 and 78 -15 minute luminance images binned 1x1.  A total of 30.75 hours of data was used for this image. All data was acquired using MaxImDl/CCD version 5 using ACP.   Images were reduced, De-Bloomed, Auto Star Aligned, average combined and saved in MaxImDl version 5.  The master images were combined, registered and the color image created. Photoshop CS 4 was used for cleanup of blooms, curves, and  levels.  The image data was collected over June 24 - July 24, 2009.

    Equipment and Location Information

    Date June 28 - July 24, 2009      
    Location Dogwood Ridge Observatory
    Optics 12.5" Ritchey-Chretien from Optical Guidance Systems
    Mount Astro Physics AP1200GTO
    Camera SBIG ST10XME
    Filters Baader LRGB 1.25" mounted
    Conditions Temperature middle  60s -  low 70s with very moderate  seeing. Transparency good to moderate.

        
      Last Modified :01/23/09 03:40 AM