Optics :
Filter(s) :
Mount :
Landgraaf
TMB 80/480 @ f4.8 (TeleVue TRF2008 FR&FF)
Baader UHC-S
Losmandy G-11
Camera :
Exposure info :
Total Exposure :
SBIG ST-8300M
27 x 600 sec
4h 30m
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Colorized Version (DSLR Data) 1600 x 1200 Pixel (788 kB)
Maximum Resolution (Mono) 2000 x 1500 Pixel (806 kB)
Additional notes and remarks:
The Heart Nebula, IC1805 lies about 7500 light years away from our planet, and is located in the Perseus arm of our galaxy.
The nebula has a diameter of approx. 200 light years and can be found in the constellation Cassiopeia.
New stars are born in the center of this nebula, forming a small star cluster known as Melotte 15.
The bright knot of nebulosity at upper right is known as NGC896.
Processing
All separate frames were calibrated, aligned and stacked in ImagesPlus 2.8.
Photoshop CS4 was used for further processing - curves adjustment, levels adjustment, etc. Noal Carboni's Astronomy tools were also used.
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