Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  IC 1805
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Melotte 15 in SHO, Tommy Lease
Melotte 15 in SHO
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Melotte 15 in SHO

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Melotte 15 in SHO, Tommy Lease
Melotte 15 in SHO
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Melotte 15 in SHO

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Description

Target: Melotte 15 (Heart Nebula Core)
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This was my first real try at this focal length and it was challenging. Hence why my stars weren't great. Had trouble getting focus right and used a 50mm guide scope. Next on the list is an OAG. Other than the stars, happy with how the image turned out.
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Gear:
Imaging Camera: ASI294MM- Pro w/ EAF, EFW
Filters: Astrodon 1.25" 3nm Ha, OIII
Main Scope: Meade LX85 8" SCT @ 1530mm FL f/7.5
Guidescope: Williams Optics 50mm Uniguide
Guidecam: ASI120MM mini
Mount: SW EQ6R Pro
Optec Lepus reducer
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Image details:
90x300s, Ha, Gain 200, -10c, bin 2x2
50x300s, OIII, Gain 200, -10c, bin 2x2
40x300s, SII, Gain 200, -10c, bin 2x2
20 darks, flats, darkflats
15 hrs total integration
Bortle 5/6 sky
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Acquisition/Edits:
SharpCap, NINA, PHD2, Stellarium, Pixinsight, Photoshop
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For more of my images, you can find them on my Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/colorado_astro/

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Melotte 15 in SHO, Tommy Lease