Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  M 108  ·  M 97  ·  NGC 3556  ·  NGC 3587  ·  Owl Nebula
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M97(Owl Nebula) and M108 in LRGB, Tommy Lease
M97(Owl Nebula) and M108 in LRGB
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M97(Owl Nebula) and M108 in LRGB

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M97(Owl Nebula) and M108 in LRGB, Tommy Lease
M97(Owl Nebula) and M108 in LRGB
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M97(Owl Nebula) and M108 in LRGB

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This image was taken during 98% moon illumination, so not the best SNR. Lots and lots gradient removal, DBE, and masking to get the background normalized. Anyway, I think it was worth the effort, hope you enjoy it.

Target: M97(Owl Nebula) and M108(Galaxy) in LRGB

Equipment:

Camera: ASI1600MM w/ ZWO EAF, EFW

Filters: Astrodon E-series LRGB 1.25"

Scope: Explore Scientific N208CF f/4 Newt

Mount: SW EQ6-R

Guidecam: ASI120 mini

Guidescope: SVBONY 50mm

Image details:

40x120s" Luminance, Gain 139, -15c

37x120s" Red, Gain 139, -15c

36x120s" Green, Gain 139, -15c

37x120s" Blue, Gain 139, -15c

5 hrs total

Acquisition/Edits:

NINA, SharpCap, PHD2, Astro Pixel Processor, Pixinsight, PS

Instagram: colorado_astro

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M97(Owl Nebula) and M108 in LRGB, Tommy Lease