Abell72 OIII+LRGB Crop version

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. This cropped and zoomed-in version emphasizes the intricate details of both celestial objects, revealing more of the nebula’s structure and the faint spiral galaxy's subtle light. The Oxygen-III data enhances the nebula’s delicate textures, while the LRGB filters highlight the vibrant colors of the stars and nebula. This closer view offers a deeper look into the beauty of both the nebula and galaxy, making this image worth exploring from a more intimate perspective.

 

See also my full version: www.flickr.com/photos/101543943@N04/54057995700/in/datepo...

 

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, and this version showcases a zoomed-in view to emphasize the nebula's intricate structure and the galaxy PGC 65491.

 

Location and Date: Namibia, September 2024

 

Enjoy this closer look at Abell 72 and PGC 65491, a zoomed-in perspective that highlights the ethereal beauty of these distant cosmic wonders.

 

Thanks for watching,

Haim

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