Kochab - β (Beta) Ursae Minoris, 2025-04-02 & 03.

Also known as The Guardian of the Pole.

 

Aberkenfig, South Wales

Lat +51.542 Long -3.593

 

Skywatcher 254mm Newtonian Reflector, Nikon D780 at prime focus with Skywatcher Coma Corrector, EQ6 Syntrek Mount.

 

Imaging session:

23:20 UT 2025-04-02 - 00:23 UT 2025-04-03

 

5 x 20s at ISO 1000

5 x 20s at ISO 1600

40 x 20s at ISO 1250

18 dark frames, 18 flats & 18 dark flats

 

Processed with Deep Sky Stacker and levels adjusted with Lightroom & G.I.M.P.

Done