The Monkey Head Nebula (N2174) Star Field - 2023-02-04

Zoom in - pixel peeking is encouraged!

 

This image was derived from a capture that was optimimzed for stars. Processing in Pixinsight removed the nebula, and enhanced the stars.

 

Now that I can capture and process DSO target objects and stars separately, I can optimize both instead using a compromise exposure duration. After I have an optimized DSO target withouit stars, I will process separately and recombine the DSO with its stars.

 

ZWO ASI6200MM/EFW 2" x 7 (RGB)

Tele Vue NP101is

Losmandy G11

 

Captured in NINA. RGB: 35 subs at 20s each filter

Processed in PixInisight.

Star extraction using RC-Astro StarXTerminator.

Done