Iris Nebula, Takahashi FSQ106 (Greg Mitchell)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Cepheus (Cep) · Contains: Cepheus · HD198236 · HD198385 · HD198737 · HD200099 · HD200775 · HD202142 · HD202181 · Iris Nebula · LBN 468 · LBN 475 · LBN 483 · LBN 487 · LBN 495 · LDN 1152 · LDN 1155 · LDN 1157 · LDN 1158 · LDN 1167 · LDN 1168 · LDN 1170 · LDN 1171 · LDN 1172 · LDN 1173 · LDN 1174 · LDN 1177 · NGC 7023 · Sh2-136 · T Cep · VdB141

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This is an image of the Iris Nebula that I captured while on vacation outside of Sedona Arizona. I live in a highly light polluted area in St. Louis Missouri, USA which makes broadband imaging difficult. I took advantage of the darker skies and the elevation in Sedona to capture this image. The data collection was done with my travel setup, which consists of my Takhashi FSQ-106EDX4 and ZWO AM5 with carbon tripod and ASIair. I transport the scope in a Tenba Axis backpack, along with the camera, and the mount goes in my carry-on suitcase. I am sure security wonders a little bit about me when I bring that setup through the airport.

I have to confess, I am not 100% satisfied with the image. I think it needs some work on the coloration in the dust. I am trying not to make the dust too bright or colorful, I want it to look like smoke surrounding and in front of the dense star field. I would appreciate any tips or advice anyone has.

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RA (center)	20h59m57s.10
RA (top/left)	21h27m47s.63
RA (top/right)	20h43m56s.95
RA (bottom/right)	20h32m14s.10
RA (bottom/left)	21h13m03s.99

Dec (center)	+68°08′13″.7
Dec (top/left)	+68°03′04″.3
Dec (top/right)	+70°18′54″.3
Dec (bottom/right)	+67°55′54″.9
Dec (bottom/left)	+65°52′47″.3

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