Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Aquarius (Aqr)  ·  Contains:  Helix Nebula  ·  NGC 7293  ·  PK036-57.1
Helix Nebula: The Watchful Eye in Space, Arvind H.
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Helix Nebula: The Watchful Eye in Space

Helix Nebula: The Watchful Eye in Space, Arvind H.
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Helix Nebula: The Watchful Eye in Space

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He sees when you are sleeping

He knows when you're awake

He knows if you been good or bad

So be good for goodness sake


This was my first real imaging test with what was in Aug a new acquisition: the QHY 247C OSC cooled CMOS camera. A lot of learning here to apply for the future (haven't imaged since). a) I needed longer exposures esp. for a faint object like the Helix. b) need to fix guiding issues that plagued me throughout the imaging resulting in bloated stars which I've tried to mitigate with some star reduction.

Overall I am pleased with the result for an OSC. Hoping to be well enough and for clear skies to image with this new camera again soon.

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  • Helix Nebula: The Watchful Eye in Space, Arvind H.
    Original
  • Helix Nebula: The Watchful Eye in Space, Arvind H.
    C
  • Final
    Helix Nebula: The Watchful Eye in Space, Arvind H.
    D

C

Description: Increased nebula brightness.

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D

Description: Version without any star reduction.

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Helix Nebula: The Watchful Eye in Space, Arvind H.