Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Canis Major (CMa)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2359
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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in HOO, Tommy Lease
NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in HOO
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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in HOO

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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in HOO, Tommy Lease
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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in HOO

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This was a tough one to image because the moon was at like 90% illumination. It was more washed out than I wanted, so details were lost. I may add more data when the moon is less bright. Happy with the results though.
Gear:
Imaging Camera: ASI294MM-Pro
Filters: Astrodon 1.25" 3nm Ha, OIII
Imaging Scope: Celestron C8 with .63x reducer
Guider: ZWO OAG
Guidecam: ASI290MM mini
Mount: SW EQ6R Pro
Pegasus Astro Pocket Power Box
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Image details:
90x300s HA, Gain 200, -10c, bin 2x2
75x300s OIII, Gain 200, -10c, bin 2x2
20 darks
13.75 hrs total integration
Bortle 5/6 sky
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Acquisition/Edits:
SharpCap, NINA, PHD2, Stellarium, Pixinsight, Photoshop

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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in HOO, Tommy Lease