Simon Todd Astrophotography
NGC281 - Pacman Nebula in RGB
The Pacman Nebula (NGC281) is around 9500 Light years from earth, the nebula got its name due to the resemblance to the famous video game character.
RGB Data:
Red: 25x 600S Frames
Green: 25x600S Frames
Blue: 25x600S Frames
Total exposure time 12.5 hours
Imaging Scope: Astro-Tech AT8RC
Imaging Camera: ATIK 383L+ Mono CCD Cooled to -20C
Guide Camera: QHY5II
Off Axis Guider: TS 9mm OAG
Mount: Skywatcher EQ8 Pro (Steel Pier Mounted)
Image Acquisition Software: Sequence Generator Pro
Dark/Flat/BIAS frame subtraction and Stacking: Nebulosity 3
Post Processing: Adobe Photoshop CS5, Gradient Xterminator, Noise Ninja
NGC281 - Pacman Nebula in RGB
The Pacman Nebula (NGC281) is around 9500 Light years from earth, the nebula got its name due to the resemblance to the famous video game character.
RGB Data:
Red: 25x 600S Frames
Green: 25x600S Frames
Blue: 25x600S Frames
Total exposure time 12.5 hours
Imaging Scope: Astro-Tech AT8RC
Imaging Camera: ATIK 383L+ Mono CCD Cooled to -20C
Guide Camera: QHY5II
Off Axis Guider: TS 9mm OAG
Mount: Skywatcher EQ8 Pro (Steel Pier Mounted)
Image Acquisition Software: Sequence Generator Pro
Dark/Flat/BIAS frame subtraction and Stacking: Nebulosity 3
Post Processing: Adobe Photoshop CS5, Gradient Xterminator, Noise Ninja