Horsehead and Flame Nebula (DrummerDreamer)

Horsehead and Flame Nebula

My very first attempt at the Horsehead and the Flame Nebulas at Orion on Friday, 18.11.2022. Friday night towards Saturday morning to be precise. Was quite a cold night about -4 -5 degrees C but was totally worth being under the stars after a long time. I also remote controlled my rig this time around, so after setting up and taking calibration shots, I was able to spend most of the imaging session warm and cosy inside. 😉

This image consists of 4 hours of total integration. Sadly I was not able to get enough H Alpha data as after 1 hour Ha collection, cloud formations popped up. Therefore, I was not able to collect enough data to make a significant impact when blending to create an HaRGB composite.

This also happens to be the first light of my ZWO ASI 183MC Pro.

Hope you like it.

My rig:
Omegon Doublet Pro APO AP 66/400 f6 ED w/Omegon Field Flattner
Optolong L-Pro
Omegon Ha 12nm
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro
QHY Polemaster
ZWO ASI 120Mini Mono (Guide)
Svbony SV 165 30/120 f4 Guidescope
ZWO ASI 183MC Pro (Unity gain, -10C)

Total Exposure: 4 hours (RGB only, no Ha)
With 6 minute guided subs.

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