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Sh2-140, estabrook
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Sh2-140

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Sh2-140

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Sh2-140. This emission nebula in Cepheus isn't exactly a show-stopper, but it was new to me when I saw a couple fellow Astrobinners' images in early August.  Slightly off the beaten path, and very well-positioned from my vantage point--definitely worth giving it a go.  This image combines about 7 hours dual-narrowband data and about 2 hours of broadband stars added for good measure.  I wish I could have drawn out the dark nebulosity a bit more, but such are the hazards of Bortle 8 skies.  A fun project overall.

(Captured: Askar FRA500, AM5, ASI183MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance filter, Optolong UV/IR Cut Filter. Processed: AstroPixelProcessor, PixInsight, StarXterminator, NoiseXterminator, BlurXterminator, Blanshan/Cranfield Star Reduction Script)

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