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M8 & M20 Seperate Images


Greg M

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This first image of M8 The Lagoon Nebula is an Ha only shot from my Bortle 8 backyard.

Explore Scientific ED127mm APO,
ZWO 1600mm camera, Baader Filters, CGX Mount, Captured using NINA, Processed with Astro Pixel Processor.
30x 60second exposures Ha filter only.
Colorized in Photoshop

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This shot of M20 the Trifid Nebula was shot from a Bortle 4 location about 45 minutes south of my home.

Explore Scientific ED127mm scope, ZWO ASI1600mm cooled camera, Baader LRGB Filters
60x 1minute Luminance
30x 1minute ea RGB
Total Integration time: 2hrs30min.
Processed with Astro Pixel Processor, tweaked in PhotoshopCC

 

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As I transition into the summer imaging season I've switched out my rig to my smaller StellarVue SV70T so with the focal reducer at 336mm fl I should be able to image both of these beauties in the same frame. At least that's the plan.

 

 

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I know this doesn't compete with Peter's image of M20 but I'm happy with it considering my entire imaging setup probably cost less than his filter set. Plus, I don't have his processing skills either. 😃😃

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  • 4 weeks later...

Yep, both beautiful - must agree with Peter.  I love these nebulae.  Must finish refurbishing my MN190 scope for when we cane see them again.  Post solstice!!

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