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Vela SNR, 6 Panel Mosaic Collab, R. Estuardo Ordonez
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Vela SNR, 6 Panel Mosaic Collab

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Vela SNR, 6 Panel Mosaic Collab, R. Estuardo Ordonez
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Vela SNR, 6 Panel Mosaic Collab

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First mosaic to capture, its neighboring celestial bodies (SL4, RU64, Gum15, CR197), I discovered the remanent and I was driven to create a detailed 6-panel mosaic. This time, Each panel, receiving around 8 hours of dedicated imaging, was a puzzle. However, the challenge of assembling these pieces proved daunting, until MMason stepped in with his expertise, skillfully merging them into a coherent whole.  Also the Guidance from Georg revolutionized my approach to image processing, steering me towards a more natural portrayal of space's beauty, avoiding overprocessing and oversaturation. This advice reshaped my editing techniques, emphasizing respect for the authentic appearance of the cosmos. This mosaic is more than an image; it's a collaborative effort, a shared love for astrophotography. It's with gratitude to MMason and Georg that I share this work, hoping it conveys the true essence of the universe we are all so passionate about capturing.

Vela's Supernova Remanent
OBJ: SNR G263.9-03.3
CONSTELLATION: Vela
RA: 08h 35m 20.66s
DEC: −45° 10′ 35.2″
DIST: 936 L.Y.
DIMENSIONS: 8 degrees
MAG: 12
EXP:
Panel 1 7h
Panel 2 8h20m
Panel 3 7h45m
Panel 4 8h20m
Panel 5 8h35m
Panel 6 7h
TOTAL 6 Panel Mosaic Integration 47 hours
BORTLE: 5
OPTICS: Celestron 6" Schmidt–Cassegrain with Hyperstar at f/2
CAM: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
GUIDE: ASI120MM & 50mm Finder
MOUNT: SkyWatcher EQ6-Ri
FILT: IDAS 2" NBZ UHS
SOFTWARE: N.I.N.A.
EDITING: PixInsight

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Vela SNR, 6 Panel Mosaic Collab, R. Estuardo Ordonez