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Cave Nebula

Started by RolandC, 09/26/2013 01:11PM

Posted 09/26/2013 01:11PM Opening Post

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Had a reasonably clear night last night. Exposure time 4 x 20 minutes of H-a, camera QSI683, scope 305 F3.8 R-H. 1/2 size image.

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Posted 09/26/2013 01:51PM #1

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Here is where the scopes ended up at 2 am. I started imaging toward the East to shoot NGC7000, and then around midnight or so started imaging the Cave, with the mount now upside down. Still had another hour of clearance left. Very convenient to not have to switch sides and find a new guide star.

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