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M45 – Pleiades

Capture date: November 14th – December 27th, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
L: 278 x 60s (4h 38m)
R: 39 x 180s (1h 57m)
G: 38 x 180s (1h 54m)
B: 40 x 180s (2h)
Total Integration: 10h 29m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s, 30 x 10s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik L-2, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Plus

NGC1333 – Embryo Nebula

Capture date: November 14th – December 27th, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
L: 101 x 180s (5h 3m)
R: 59 x 180s (2h 57m)
G: 53 x 180s (2h 39m)
B: 63 x 180s (3h 9m)
Integration: 13h 48m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 10s, 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik L-2, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

LBN 331

Capture date: November 14th & 24th, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 75 x 300s (6h 15m)
R: 19 x 60s (19m)
G: 20 x 60s (19m)
B: 20 x 60s (20m)
Total Integration: 7h 13m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s, 30 x 10s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik H𝛼 6nm, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Plus

NGC1491 – Fossil Footprint Nebula

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Capture date: November 14th – 16th, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 62 x 300s (5h 10m)
Oiii: 13 x 300s (1h 5m)
Sii: 42 x 300s (3h 30m)
Integration: 9h 45m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 10s, 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik H𝛼 6nm, Astronomik Oiii 6nm, Astronomik Sii 6nm
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

Melotte 15 – Heart of the Heart Nebula

Capture date: November 7th – 13th, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 55 x 300s (4h 35m)
Oiii: 54 x 300s (4h 30m)
Sii: 50 x 300s (4h 10m)
R: 11 x 10s (1m 50s)
G: 20 x 10s (3m 20s)
B: 20 x 10s (3m 20s)
Total Integration: 13h 23m 30s
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 10s, 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik Deep Sky RGB, Astronomik H𝛼 6nm, Astronomik Oiii 6nm, Astronomik Sii 6nm
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Plus

IC1848 – Soul Nebula

Capture date: November 10th, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 47 x 300s (3h 55m)
Oiii: 58 x 300s (4h 50m)
Integration: 8h 45m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 10s, 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik Deep Sky RGB, Astronomik H𝛼 6nm, Astronomik Oiii 6nm
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

CTB1 & Sh2-170 – Garlic & Little Rosette Nebulae

Capture date: October 30th – November 2nd, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 126 x 300s (10h 30m)
Oiii: 96 x 300s (8h)
R: 20 x 10s (3m 20s)
G: 19 x 10s (3m 10s)
B: 20 x 10s (3m 20s)
Total Integration: 18h 39m 50s
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s, 30 x 10s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Reducer: APM Riccardi 0.75x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik H𝛼 6nm, Astronomik Oiii 6nm, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Plus

NGC7822 – Question Mark Nebula

Capture date: October 17th – 28th, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 89 x 300s (7h 25m)
Oiii: 148 x 300s (12h 20m)
Sii: 107 x 300s (8h 55m)
R: 20 x 10s (3m 20s)
G: 19 x 10s (3m 10s)
B: 19 x 10s (3m 10s)
Total Integration: 28h 49m 40s
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 @ 5s, 30 @ 10s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Reducer: APM Riccardi 0.75x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik H𝛼 6nm, Astronomik Oiii 6nm, Astronomik Sii 6nm, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Plus

Sh2-114 – Flying Dragon Nebula

Capture date: October 6th – 16th, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 96 x 300s (8h)
R: 36 x 180s (1h 48m)
G: 18 x 180s (54m)
B: 22 x 180s (1h 6m)
Total Integration: 11h 48m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 @ 5s, 30 @ 10s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Reducer: APM Riccardi 0.75x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik H𝛼 6nm, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Plus

Cygnus Region

Capture date: October 4th – 5th, 2022
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 22 x 300s (1h 50m)
Oiii: 12 x 300s (1h)
Sii: 12 x 300s (1h)
R: 20 x 10s (3m 20s)
G: 20 x 10s (3m 20s)
B: 19 x 10s (3m 10s)
Total Integration: 3h 59m 50s
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 @ 10s, 30 @ 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik Deep Sky RGB, Astronomik H𝛼 6nm, Astronomik Oiii 6nm, Astronomik Sii 6nm
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Plus