August 11, 2015

IC 5070, or the Eye of the Pelican (8-2015)


This is the northernmost part (north is to the right) of the Pelican Nebula.  I can spot six Herbig-Haro objects.  Compare my image with this one from NOAO.  How many can you find?

This is also first light with PHD2.  I like the new guiding program.  It measures guide star seeing in arcseconds, and it is easier to control.  It also remembers my setup.  Kudos.

Telescope: Astro-Tech AT111EDT and William Optics AFR-IV (eff. f/5.6)
Camera and Exposure: SXVF-H9 (Ha 17x1500"; 21x1200"); Alnitak Flat-man flats
Filter(s): Astronomik 6nm Ha
Guiding: SX Lodestar and SX OAG
Mount: Takahashi NJP
Software: Nebulosity, PHD2, SkySafari, Photoshop CS3
Location: The Woodlands, TX

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