Abell72 in OIII+LRGB

Abell 72, a faint planetary nebula in the constellation Delphinus, is captured here alongside the distant galaxy PGC 65491, which was a challenge to bring out in the final image. The intricate nebula is complemented by the faint light of this spiral galaxy, both revealing delicate details that took careful processing to highlight. The Oxygen-III data enhances the nebula’s structure, while the LRGB filters bring out the vibrant colors of the stars and the nebula's subtle hues.

 

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Technical Details:

 

Telescope: 🔭 ASA 400 RC f/8

Mount: 🌌 ASA DDM100

Camera: 📷 ZWO ASI 6200 MM Pro (IMX455 CMOS sensor)

Filters: 🎨 OIII, LRGB

Exposure:

OIII: 900s x 6

LRGB: 300s x 6 for each channel

Lum: 600s x 3

Total Integration:

 

OIII: 90 minutes

RGB: 30 minutes per channel

Lum: 30 minutes

Processing: The image was processed using MaximDL, PixInsight, and Photoshop to carefully reveal the nebula's intricate structure and the faint galaxy PGC 65491 beside it, bringing out the stunning details of both celestial objects.

 

Location and Date: Namibia, September 2024

 

Enjoy this unique view of Abell 72, a planetary nebula with PGC 65491 nearby, offering a fascinating contrast between the nebula’s soft, ethereal glow and the distant galaxy’s faint, elusive presence.

 

Thanks for watching,

Haim

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