This image is compiled from 27 - 20 minutes
sub-exposures for the luminance taken at 1x1 bin at -20°C.
The RGB data consists of 8 - 20 minute sub-exposures at 2x2 bin at -20°C.
Total imaging time is 9 hours of luminance and 8 hours for RGB. All
images acquired using MaxImDl/CCD v4.53. Camera focused via FocusMax and
guiding using the AO7 and internal guide chip in the ST8XE. High Pass
sharpening method used for nebula only in PS CS2. Color balanced using
the G2V star method. Equipment Used:
OGS 10" RC @ f/9
AP900GTO Mount
SBIG ST8XE CCD Camera
SBIG CFW8
SBIG AO7
Optec Pyxis Camera Rotator
Don Goldman's CRGB Filters
RoboFocus Secondary Focuser Equipped
Imaging Conditions:
Seeing: Good to Excellent over the 4
night period
Transparency: Good to Very Good
Wind: Calm
Temperatures: 42-56° F over the 4 night
period
|