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Dark Shark Nebula - LDN 1235 in RGB

My first Mosaic using the SharpStar 15028HNT Paraboloid Astrograph Reflector

 

LDN 1235 or the Dark Shark Nebula is a patch of dark nebulosity in the constellation of Cepheus, the dark nebulosity spans across for around 15 Light years

 

This consists of two panels, each panel is made up of 51x300S frames in Red, Green and Blue, with Darks, Flats and Dark Flats applied.

 

Imaging Scope: Sharpstar Optics 15028HNT Paraboloid Astrograph Reflector

Imaging Camera: Qhyccd 183M Mono ColdMOS at -20C

Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ8 Pro

Guide Scope: Sky-Watcher Finder Scope

Guide Camera: Starlight Xpress Ltd Lodestar X2

Filters: Astronomik 36mm RGB F2.2 Certified

Filterwheel: Starlight Xpress Ltd 7x36mm EFW

Power and USB Control: Pegasus Astro Ultimate USB Hub

Focuser: Primalucelab Sesto Senso Auto Focuser

Image Acquisition Software: Main Sequence Software SGPro

Guide Software: PHD 2

Processing Software: PixInsight

 

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Uploaded on December 2, 2019
Taken on December 10, 2019