Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  IC 59  ·  IC 63
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IC 59 & IC 63 - Emission / Reflection Nebulae in Cassiopeia, CrestwoodSky
IC 59 & IC 63 - Emission / Reflection Nebulae in Cassiopeia
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IC 59 & IC 63 - Emission / Reflection Nebulae in Cassiopeia

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IC 59 & IC 63 - Emission / Reflection Nebulae in Cassiopeia, CrestwoodSky
IC 59 & IC 63 - Emission / Reflection Nebulae in Cassiopeia
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IC 59 & IC 63 - Emission / Reflection Nebulae in Cassiopeia

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Capturing these two nebulae proved a more difficult challenge that I had anticipated. During my first attempt, I left the bright star Gamma Cas in the field of view. Unfortunately, it was too bright for my sensor, creating not only the expected micro-lensing, but a bright circular reflection that I could not get out of the image despite all attempts. So, I went back for a second night and retook the image with Gamma Cas safely out of the field of view. Still, I was able to use some Ha data from the first night, which was helpful.

The image was taken through an Explore Scientific 127ED with an ASI1600mm Pro and a Hotech field flattener. The image comprises:

Ha: 48 x 300s

R: 10 x 180s

G: 10 x 180s

B: 10 x 180s

The image was processed in Pixinsight and tweaked in Photoshop.

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IC 59 & IC 63 - Emission / Reflection Nebulae in Cassiopeia, CrestwoodSky

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