Pacman Nebula

Started by [email protected], 09/11/2016 05:31AM
Posted 09/11/2016 05:31AM Opening Post
Pacman Nebula (NGC 281) taken 9/9 during a 2-hour lapse in clouds. The "seeing" was pretty bad and so I'm amazed I was able to get a few targets imaged. Specs: 10" f/4.5 Newtonian with Baader Planetarium MPCC and Canon 6D DSLR camera. 45 x 30 second exposures at ISO 12800. Sensor temp ~80F (eek)

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Posted 09/11/2016 06:51AM #1
A difficult target in the best of conditions. Thanks for sharing. smile

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