IC405 Flaming Star Nebula, Alientrader

IC405 Flaming Star Nebula

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Description

Imaged: 15th Dec 2012, (processing attempt b)

Scope: 6" Newtonian (Skywatcher 150pl -focal length: 1200mm, f/8)

Mount: EQ5 Synscan Pro

Tracked Yes, Guided Yes.

Image Acquisition: Canon 400d (XTi) unmodified, light pollution filter

60 mins Total Exposure:

[Stack of

15 Lights at 240secs 1600iso,

12 Darks, 12 Flats, 8 DarkFlats, zero Bias]

Very little of the red hydrogen was picked up with my unmodded, unfiltered dslr. I hope to get around and capture another 1hrs worth soon and see if that makes any difference, having said that I'm aiming to purchase an astro only 400d (Xti) soon and remove all the internal filters.

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IC405 Flaming Star Nebula, Alientrader