IC 5146 The Cocoon Nebula

Started by Panotaker, 07/23/2006 04:59AM

Posted 07/23/2006 04:59AM Opening Post

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Another clear night last night, so I took a picture of the Cocoon Nebula. 40 H-Alpha shots and only 4 through each RGB filter. All images where 5 minutes long and binned 1x1. AP-130F/6 and SXV-H9. Autoguided with an STV on a Tak FS-60C, G11/Gemini.
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Posted 07/23/2006 05:37PM #1

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Thats a good looking shot grin

Question,I see some of the brighter stars have a blue halo,is this caused by the filters or is it some artifact from stacking?

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Posted 07/24/2006 02:04PM #2

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Looks great Ralph! 8)
Thank you!

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Ivan Gastaldo 8)
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Posted 07/24/2006 10:09PM #3

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Ralph,
I love this image! It has a smooth appearance with nice detail and the colors are fantastic. I am very impressed!
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