Cederblad 51

Image Description and Details : Cederblad 51 (the central blueish areas) is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is part of Sharpless 2-264, which is sometimes referred to as 'Orion's Head'.

Imaging telescope: Takahashi FSQ130ED
Imaging camera: FLI ML16200
Mount: Takahashi EM 400 Temma 2M
​Guiding telescope: Takahashi FS60CB
Guiding camera: QHY CCD QHY 5 II
Focal Extender / Reducer: None
Capture Software: Sequence Generator Pro, PHD 2 
Processing Software: Astro Pixel Processor, PixInsight, Topaz DeNoise, Photoshop 
Filters (50mm): Astrodon RGB & Astrodon Ha (3nm)
Accessories: SeleTEK2 controlling Robofocus Focuser, ATIK EFW3

Original Image (Crop): 2700 x 2400 
Dates: 6th Feb - 1st Mar 2022 

Frames: 
Astrodon Ha 60 x 10'
Astrodon R 75 x 3'
Astrodon G 40 x 3'
Astrodon B 60 x 3'

Total integration = 18 Hours 45 Mins

Copyright: Brendan Kinch