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NGC 7822

NGC 7822, sometimes called the Question Mark Nebula, is a huge nebula so my field of view can only get a portion of it without resorting to a a mosaic. This image was the first time trying 10 minute exposures for narrowband. The results turned out great so I will continue using 10 minute exposures moving forward. I used to be hesitant about 10 minute exposures simply because it requires a lot more of a commitment, but now being fully remote, I have time to get a sufficient number of frames to get a good SNR.

Gear

Telescope AG Optical iDK 12.5
Mount 10Micron GM1000HPS
Imaging Camera QHY600M
Guide Camera QHY5III178
Filter Wheel QHYCFW3
Filters Antlia LRGB
Focuser Moonlite NiteCrawler WR35

Shot Details

Automation Software NINA
Image Processing PixInsight
Guiding PHD2
SII 52 x 10 min
HA 24 x 10 min
OIII 52 x 10 min
Total Integration 21.3 hours
Gain 56
Offset 25
Bortle 1
Location SDSO, Sunizona, Arizona
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