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#1 Jim Waters

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Posted 03 February 2025 - 07:20 PM

The framing could be better.  I wanted to capture more of the Horse Head region.  Twenty six, 240 second subs including calibration subs with my ASI2600MC Pro at -10c.  Processed with PixInsight 1.9.2.  Image acquisition SW was NINA 3.2 Nightly 019, ASTAP and PHD2.  Imaged with an Askar ACL200 lens (200mm f/4), and ZWO AM5N mount.

 

Bortle 4 site with moon at 24%.  I may add Ha specific data to the image later using my L-eXtreme filter.

 

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Posted 03 February 2025 - 07:22 PM

Needs more cowbell...

 

Nice shot.


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Posted 03 February 2025 - 07:30 PM

Beautiful picture
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Posted 03 February 2025 - 08:07 PM

Great image, Jim!!


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Posted 03 February 2025 - 09:00 PM

Wow, full resolution view on A'bin is amazing. Yep, I'd be proud of that one too.

Nice work !

 

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Posted 04 February 2025 - 01:33 PM

 Wow the full screen image is a real treat on the eyes.......cool.gif ......waytogo.gif


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#7 Jim Waters

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Posted 04 February 2025 - 02:23 PM

Thanks all.


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Posted 05 February 2025 - 06:21 PM

Love the FOV and processing. Including LDN1622 Boogeyman Nebula is a bonus.


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Posted 06 February 2025 - 05:45 AM

Fantastic shot Jim :cool: :waytogo:

 

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#10 Jim Waters

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Posted 06 February 2025 - 01:05 PM

Thanks PhotonHunter1 and Roberto.




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