NGC1360 in Ha OIII RGB

NGC1360 aks The Robin's Egg nebula is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Fornax. This image reveals the complex and intricate structure within the nebula, showcasing a stunning palette derived from Hydrogen-alpha (Ha) and Oxygen-III (OIII) filters. The nebula's vivid colors and detailed features are brought to life with RGB data for the stars, adding depth and richness to the image.

 

Technical Details:

 

Telescope: 🔭 ASA RC600 24inch F4.5

Mount: 🌌 ASA DDM200

Camera: 📷 Moravian C3 Pro

Filters: 🎨 FLI Ha, OIII, RGB

Exposure:

 

Ha: 300s x 3

OIII: 300s x 9

Red: 60s x 5

Green: 60s x 5

Blue: 60s x 5

Total Integration:

 

Ha: 15 minutes

OIII: 45 minutes

RGB: 15 minutes

 

Processing:

The image was processed using MaximDL, PixInsight, and Photoshop to enhance the nebula's vivid details and colors, bringing out the intricate structure and the rich palette of NGC 1360.

 

Location and Date:

Namibia, June 2022

 

Enjoy this celestial masterpiece, which highlights both the beauty and complexity of NGC 1360, a stunning example of a planetary nebula with a rich and varied structure.

 

Thanks for watching,

Haim

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