The Propeller nebula JulyJuly 2023 Jul 19 Written By Jason Matter Image Description and Details : The Propeller nebula is a target that I have tried before in 2019, but this time I wanted to add more Oiii and make it stand out in the final image.The data captured this year wasn't really enough, so I stacked the new data with everything I had from my previous attempt and I can finally say that I am pleased with the final result.The equipment used in 2019:Eq6 Hypertuned mountSkywatcher 130pds f5 newtonian telescope with Skywatcher x0.9 coma correctorAstroTech 106LE with upgraded Moonlite focuser and TSFlat 2" field FlattenerRigel nStep atofocuserQHY183m Cmos camera, cooled at -20°C7x1.25" StarlightXpress USB filterwheelBaader 1.25" 7nm Ha filterBaader 1.25" 8.5nm Oiii filterBaader 1.25" 8nm Sii filterTS65Q as guidescopeQHY5L-IIM guidecamQHYCCD PolemasterTS 09 OAG off axis guider The equipment used in 2023:Mount: StellarDrive GT6AstroTech 106LE with upgraded Moonlite focuserTSFlat 2" field flattenerASI294MM Pro Cmos camera, cooled at - 15°C8x1.25" ZWO USB filterwheelChroma 1.25" RGB and Chroma 1.25" 3nm SHO filtersQhyccd QHY5L-IIM guide cameraOpticStar AR90 as guidescopeQhyccd Polemaster Software used:Eqmod, APT, SGP, Stellarium with StellariumScope, PHD2 Location:2019 - Bushey, Hertfordshire, Bortle 62023 - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, bortle 5Dates:18 April to 05 September 2019 and 23 June to 7 July 2023 Frames:Baader H-alpha 7nm 1.25": 78×300″(6h 30′)Baader H-alpha 7nm 1.25": 16×600″(2h 40′)Baader O-III 8.5nm 1.25": 29×600″(4h 50′)Baader S-II 8nm 1.25": 30×600″(5h)Chroma Blue 1.25": 10×60″(10′)Chroma Green 1.25": 10×60″(10′)Chroma H-alpha 3nm Bandpass 1.25": 50×300″(4h 10′)Chroma OIII 3nm Bandpass 1.25": 50×600″(8h 20′)Chroma Red 1.25": 10×60″(10′)Chroma SII 3nm Bandpass 1.25": 50×300″(4h 10′) Total integration time: 36h 10′The stacking, calibration and blending was done in AstroPixel Processor and the post processing in Pixinsight (with help from Star Xterminator and Noise Xterminator and Blur Xterminator) and Photoshop CC 2023 Copyright: Emil Andronic Support AAPOD2 for free! Use Our AGENA ASTRO Affliate Link AAPOD2 Title: The Propeller nebula AAPOD2 Page Link: https://www.aapod2.com/blog/the-propeller-nebula Submit Your Photo! Jason Matter
The Propeller nebula JulyJuly 2023 Jul 19 Written By Jason Matter Image Description and Details : The Propeller nebula is a target that I have tried before in 2019, but this time I wanted to add more Oiii and make it stand out in the final image.The data captured this year wasn't really enough, so I stacked the new data with everything I had from my previous attempt and I can finally say that I am pleased with the final result.The equipment used in 2019:Eq6 Hypertuned mountSkywatcher 130pds f5 newtonian telescope with Skywatcher x0.9 coma correctorAstroTech 106LE with upgraded Moonlite focuser and TSFlat 2" field FlattenerRigel nStep atofocuserQHY183m Cmos camera, cooled at -20°C7x1.25" StarlightXpress USB filterwheelBaader 1.25" 7nm Ha filterBaader 1.25" 8.5nm Oiii filterBaader 1.25" 8nm Sii filterTS65Q as guidescopeQHY5L-IIM guidecamQHYCCD PolemasterTS 09 OAG off axis guider The equipment used in 2023:Mount: StellarDrive GT6AstroTech 106LE with upgraded Moonlite focuserTSFlat 2" field flattenerASI294MM Pro Cmos camera, cooled at - 15°C8x1.25" ZWO USB filterwheelChroma 1.25" RGB and Chroma 1.25" 3nm SHO filtersQhyccd QHY5L-IIM guide cameraOpticStar AR90 as guidescopeQhyccd Polemaster Software used:Eqmod, APT, SGP, Stellarium with StellariumScope, PHD2 Location:2019 - Bushey, Hertfordshire, Bortle 62023 - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, bortle 5Dates:18 April to 05 September 2019 and 23 June to 7 July 2023 Frames:Baader H-alpha 7nm 1.25": 78×300″(6h 30′)Baader H-alpha 7nm 1.25": 16×600″(2h 40′)Baader O-III 8.5nm 1.25": 29×600″(4h 50′)Baader S-II 8nm 1.25": 30×600″(5h)Chroma Blue 1.25": 10×60″(10′)Chroma Green 1.25": 10×60″(10′)Chroma H-alpha 3nm Bandpass 1.25": 50×300″(4h 10′)Chroma OIII 3nm Bandpass 1.25": 50×600″(8h 20′)Chroma Red 1.25": 10×60″(10′)Chroma SII 3nm Bandpass 1.25": 50×300″(4h 10′) Total integration time: 36h 10′The stacking, calibration and blending was done in AstroPixel Processor and the post processing in Pixinsight (with help from Star Xterminator and Noise Xterminator and Blur Xterminator) and Photoshop CC 2023 Copyright: Emil Andronic Support AAPOD2 for free! Use Our AGENA ASTRO Affliate Link AAPOD2 Title: The Propeller nebula AAPOD2 Page Link: https://www.aapod2.com/blog/the-propeller-nebula Submit Your Photo! Jason Matter