Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Aquarius (Aqr)  ·  Contains:  Helix Nebula  ·  NGC 7293
Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs, TSquasar
Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs
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Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs

Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs, TSquasar
Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs
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Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs

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Description

First attempt with the Helix nebula. Always a balance between less noise or more detail.
There is a lot more to this nebula that I look forward to acquiring, so hope to get 2 to 3 hours worth.
Not sure if the focus was spot on, though I did check before gathering data. The Helix does not get to 30 degrees and atmospheric abberation is always an issue.

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  • Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs, TSquasar
    Original
  • Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs, TSquasar
    B
  • Final
    Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs, TSquasar
    C

B

Description: Noise reduction

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C

Description: Opted for more noise but also more detail.

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Helix Nebula 657 5 sec subs, TSquasar

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