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NGC 7000 - North America Nebula, Garvis
NGC 7000 - North America Nebula
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NGC 7000 - North America Nebula

NGC 7000 - North America Nebula, Garvis
NGC 7000 - North America Nebula
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NGC 7000 - North America Nebula

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On Wednesday (8/19) my 6-year-old Celestron AVX mount went done for count yielding a range slew error and a motor error; which was frustrating being a clear night. Adding salt to a wound, Thursday (8/20) was another fantastic clear night, this time I tried my Star Adventure Pro; though not the same as an equatorial mount but gave it a shot. My William Optics Space Cat 51mm (250mm focal length) had its first light on target NGC 7000 - North America Nebula. I was ecstatic and impressed with the results; the image details are:

Target: NGC 7000 – North America Nebula

Date: 8/20/20

Time 11PM-12AM

Location: Driveway at house

Scope/Lens: William Optics Space Cat 51mm

Mount: Star Adventure Pro

Filter: IDAS LPS-D1

Camera: Nikon Z6 (not modified)

Guide scope: N/A

ISO: 6400

Aperture: f4.9

Lights (captured images): 180

Darks: 30

Bias: 200

Time iteration: 20 seconds per photo

Total time iteration: 1 hour

Processed utilizing: PixInsight v1.8

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NGC 7000 - North America Nebula, Garvis