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Horsehead and Flame Nebulas in Ha-Oiii with Hypercam 26c, AstroBillUK
Horsehead and Flame Nebulas in Ha-Oiii with Hypercam 26c
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Horsehead and Flame Nebulas in Ha-Oiii with Hypercam 26c

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Horsehead and Flame Nebulas in Ha-Oiii with Hypercam 26c, AstroBillUK
Horsehead and Flame Nebulas in Ha-Oiii with Hypercam 26c
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Horsehead and Flame Nebulas in Ha-Oiii with Hypercam 26c

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This was shot with an IDAS NB2 filter passing Ha and Oiii, using an Altair Hypercam 26c on an APM 107/700. This filter provides good contrast even with a strong moon in the background, at the price of representing the image in only part of the spectrum.

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Horsehead and Flame Nebulas in Ha-Oiii with Hypercam 26c, AstroBillUK