The Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118) and Rigel

Posted by RBA
on Saturday, January 23, 2010
by Rogelio Bernal Andreo (DeepSkyColors.com)
 
 
This image is in fact a 2 pane mosaic with data from 3 frames.
 
DATE: November 16th, 2009
 
PHOTO
Exposure:
   First frame: L: 10 x 15', RGB: 6x5' each,
   Second frame: L: 13 x 15', RGB: 7x5' each,
   Third frame: L: 10 x 10', RGB: 5x5' each,
Total: 11.9 hours
Focal: 385mm, f/3.6

 

EQUIPMENT
Imaging Scope:  FSQ 106 EDX w/Reducer
Camera:  STL11k
Guide Camera:  StarShoot Autoguider
Imaging Scope:  EM-400
 
SITE & CONDITIONS
First frame: DARC Observatory, California
Second frame: Dinosaur Point, California
Third frame: Henry Coe State Park, California
Seeing: Good to Excellent
Transparency: Very Good

 

 

 

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