October 26, 2011

NGC 281, the Pacman Nebula (Oct. 20, 2011)

OK, I've shot this before, but this is first light with a used SXVF-H9 camera I have obtained.  The camera has an electrical problem that sends a noise-creating current into the system, and I've sent it off for repair.  SX makes wonderful cameras, and their customer service has been top notch.  I have every hope the camera will come back in fine working order.  At any rate, this first light gives a hint at what the camera can do.  Darks and bias frames subtracted, and flats applied, and reduced in size by one-third.

Telescope: Orion 120ST f/5 Achromat w/WO ff/fr 0.8 II (so effectively at f/4)
Camera & Exposure: SXVF-H9, 18x10'
Filter: Astronomik 12nm H-alpha
Guiding: Borg 50mm, Meade DSI Pro, PHD
Mount: Takahashi NJP
Software: Nebulosity, Maxim DL, Photoshop CS3
Location: The Woodlands, TX

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