Orion Nebula (M42/NGC 1976) and Running Man Nebula (Sh2-279)

Orion Nebula (M42/NGC 1976) and Running Man Nebula (Sh2-279)

 

Starless red channel from integrated Ha + OIII with the Optolong L-eXtreme.

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Location: Montclair, California, USA (Bortle 8)

Date: January 28, 2022

Moon: Waning Crescent (12%)

Camera: ZWO ASI6200MC Pro

Telescope: William Optics ZenithStar 61II APO f/5.9

Flattener/Reducer: William Optics FLAT61A Field Flattener

Filter: Optolong L-eXtreme 2”

Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro

Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini

Guide Scope: William Optics UniGuide 32 f/3.75

Controller: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

Battery: Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300

Camera Settings: Gain 100 | f/5.9 | 10 sec, 30 sec, 180 sec

Acquisition: 39 x 10 sec; 40 x 30 sec; 97 x 180 sec

Integration Time: 5 hrs 17 min 30 sec

Software: PixInsight, Topaz Labs Denoise AI, Adobe Lightroom Classic

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