Vulcano Nebula

Vulcano Nebula, located in the Big Dipper constellation. Close to the Bode and Cigar Galaxies -M81 & M82-, among remnants of stardust -IFN-, this extremely faint nebula is hidden within it.

Since we can't afford a remote hosting service, gathering enough signal required 15 field trips during the New Moon, under low temperatures and good atmospheric conditions free of clouds and wind.

Equipment and exposition times:

Carlos: Askar FRA600, FRA x0.8 reducer, Player One Artemis M camera, 36mm Player One filter wheel, filters Antlia L + Ha edge 4.5nm de 36mm, Skywatcher EQ6 Pro equatorial mount and DIY rotator.

Jose Luis: Takahashi FSQ85, ZWO ASI2600mm camera, 36mm ZWO filter wheel, Astronomik RGB, Ha & O3 6nm filters, Warp Astron WD20 equatorial mount, ZWO OAG L with ZWO 220 mini camera and DIY rotator.

180x120s L

76x120s R

76x120s G

76x120s B

72x600s O3

448x300s O3

431x300s Ha

Total 99h of expositions

Control Software: ASCOM, NINA, PHD2 & Astap

Imaging processing software: Pixinsight & Photoshop

Copyright: Jose Luis & Carlos

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