M 17 The Swan,The Omega

Decided to re-image the Swan Nebula. Last years result is in the comments section.( You may have to squint to see the Swan!)

 

Orion ED102T CF Triplet Apochromatic Refractor Telescope.

Orion Sirius German-equatorial Computerized Goto Mount

 

Images aquired using APT

Guided with Starshoot Autoguider and 50mm guide scope

Aligned and stacked with Nebulosity

Post-process with StarTools GIMP & Windows Live Photo

 

21 total frames: (2hrs 25min)

8x600 iso 800 Canon T3(modified) with Astronomik Ha clip-in filter w/Orion ST-80T

13x300 iso 800 Canon T3i no filters w/Orion ED 102mm

 

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Done