NGC3718

Image Title: NGC3718

Copyright: Omar Radwan

Date image was taken: March 11, 2024

Location: Fort Davis, Texas

Image Description and Details: I finally had a chance to go back and image NGC 3718 again. The first time I tried it was done using a 16" GSO RC and QHY2600M. With all the collimation issues I had with the GSO I could never get the quality I was looking for. Now with a new telescope and imaging train in hand I was able to gather the data I needed. I mainly used PixInsight and Adobe to bring out the details.

Astronomik Deep-Sky Blue 50 mm: 130×180″(6h 30′)
Astronomik Deep-Sky Green 50 mm: 130×180″(6h 30′)
Astronomik Deep-Sky Red 50 mm: 130×180″(6h 30′)
Astronomik L-3 Luminance UV/IR Block 50 mm: 100×180″(5h)

Equipment Details: RCOS 16" f/8.4 Carbon Truss Ritchey-Chrétien
QHYCCD QHY600PH M
Software Bisque Paramount ME II
Astronomik Deep-Sky Blue 50 mm · Astronomik Deep-Sky Green 50 mm · Astronomik Deep-Sky Red 50 mm · Astronomik L-3 Luminance UV/IR Block 50 mm