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Flaming Star nebula, Duane Melvin
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Flaming Star nebula

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Flaming Star nebula

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Description

35subs @ 540Sec each  gain = 100
G26 Main Camera one shot color 16 Bits 26MP APS-C sensor cooled to -5C
Optolong L-extreme filter

Skywatcher 72mm x 420mm doublet with 0.8 reducer

QHY Polemaster
EQ6R PRO mount

Deep Sky Stacker
Dell Alienware Laptop

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Lightroom

Star Talk:
  • Nebula type: Emission/Reflection Nebula.
  • Distance: 1,500 light-years.
  • Apparent Magnitude: +6.
  • Constellation: Auriga.
  • Designations: IC 405, Caldwell 31, Sharpless 229.
  • Apparent Dimensions (V): 37′ x 10′

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Flaming Star nebula, Duane Melvin