NGC 281 & NGC 6960

[Roy]

Hi all,

These two are from last night, I only managed 90 mins on NGC 281 because I was totally shot by 2.30 so I packed up and went to bed.

As for NGC 6960, I wish I'd placed it slightly higher in the frame and then I might have managed to get more of the surrounding nebulosity.

Usual set up

[Beyond_Vision]

Both are great images Roy with good contrast and detail. Not sure if you have noticed there is a light band across both images just below the Pacman and to the right of the bright star in the Broom.

Regards

Kevin

[Roy]

Not sure if you have noticed there is a light band across both images just below the Pacman and to the right of the bright star in the Broom.

I'm glad you noticed that Kevin because I've noticed it too.

It only appears to have shown up since I started using the reducer filter wheel combo, I'm not really sure what's causing it but I'd like to get rid of it if I could.

It is always in the same place so I'm wondering if it is some kind of internal reflection but to be honest I haven't got a clue.

[Beyond_Vision]

Could it be light leakage?

[Roy]

Could it be light leakage?

If you mean via the camera then I seriously hope not but I suppose I'll have to consider it as a possibility.

I've posted a question about this problem elsewhere so hopefully someone will be able to shed some light on it.

Thanks for your thought Kevin they are much appreciated.

[narrowbandpaul]

will it flat field out?

you could take some new flats, to see if thats a problem. As long as it is consistantly there, it can be removed.

[Aza]

Great images!

Could it be light leakage?

hopefully someone will be able to shed some light on it

Pun intended or not?

[Roy]

Pun intended or not?

Not :grin:

[Deneb]

very good images, especially the Veil.