Dumbbell Nebula

The Dumbbell Nebula is the first planetary nebula ever to be discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. This nebula is a very popular target for astrophotographers like myself because of its size and ease to image due to its brightness.

Gear

Telescope	Orion Optics UK ODK12
Mount	10Micron GM1000HPS
Imaging Camera	QHY163M
Guide Camera	QHY5III178
Filter Wheel	QHYCFW2
Filters	Baader HA and OIII 36mm unmounted
Focuser	FT3015B-A

Shot Details

Automation Software	TBA
Image Processing	PixInsight
Guiding	None
HA	96 x 300sec at -10°C
OIII	96 x 300sec at -10°C
Total Integration	16.0 hours
Gain	120
Offset	70
Ambient	25°C
Bortle	6/7
Location	Phoenix, AZ