steppenwolf Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The night of 12th September started off fairly clear but with a bright Moon that would dictate the position and type of object that I could image. Having set up my imaging run though, I noticed that the Moon had disappeared behind a thick and developing cloud layer which did not bode well for the rest of the session! However, Cepheus remained clear so I started the session and hoped for the best. This turned out to be a reasonable decision as I managed 9 x 1200 second subframes before the cloud killed the session and my observatory shut down automatically. Luckily, a call of nature at 3:30 in the morning alerted me to clear skies again so I restarted the session capturing a further 3 x 1200 second subframes. Close inspection of the data showed that 11 of the frames were good with a 12th one clearly covered in a layer of cloud so it was rejected! My chosen object was the Wizard Nebula also known as Sharpless 142. Sh2-142 is a diffuse nebula rich is Ha and OIII emissions that surrounds the open star cluster NGC 7380. The cluster itself was discovered by Caroline Herschel on 7th August, 1787 and is a developing cluster, which means that it has ongoing star formation. The cluster and its nebulous cloud lie over 7,000 light years away in the constellation of Cepheus at RA: 22h47m 18.0s DE:+58°08'00". Image Details Camera: QSI 683 WSG-8 Filter: Baader 7nm Ha Telescope: William Optics FLT 98 Mount: Mesu 200 Exposures: 11 x 1200 sec Ha Processing: MaxIm DL and PhotoShop CS3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickGilliland Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Nice work Steve - showing some good depth there already picking up the surrounding nebulosity as well. Never had the aging process and night time visits down as an AP bonus Paddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichLD Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Very nice, I love this object! Only the one call at 3.30? You lucky man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyo Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Great capture Steve that really is very nice lovely contrast and very well processed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
des anderson Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Just STUNNING. Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Excellent image - sharp and deep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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