NGC7380_Bi-Colour_2021-09-18-V2

“Hooray new data at last”

 

Though I could’ve re-processed my previous data of this image but decided it’s about time I got some new images. This is less integrated time but exposures were 6 min each and I used my new 6nm Ha filter. I imaged for 5.5h but could only use 4h due to light clouds at times.

 

Note:

I removed all the stars after the initial processing using StarNet++ and then added the Ha stars back in at the end.

 

NGC 7380 (Sh2-142) also commonly known as the “Wizard Nebula” is an open cluster with nebulosity. It’s a star forming region some 7,200 Light Years from earth and spans about 100 light years, it has an apparent magnitude of about 7.2.

 

EQUIPMENT:-

Telescope Meade 6000 115mm and AZ-EQ6 GT

ZWO ASI1600mm-Cool cmos camera

Orion Mini Auto Guide

Astronomik 6nm Ha Filter (New)

Astronomik 6nm Oiii Filter

Chip Temp Cooled to -20 degC

 

IMAGING DETAILS:-

NGC 7380 Wizard Nebula (Cepheus)

Gain 139 (Unit Gain)

Dithering

20 Ha subs@360 (2h)

20 Oiii subs@360sec (2h 00)

Total imaging Time 4h

20 Darks

25 Flats

 

PROCESSING/GUIDING SOFTWARE:-

APT "Astro Photograph Tools"

StarNet++

DSS

PS CS2

Done