Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)
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Can you capture B150 from a B5? Yes!, Charles Bracken
Can you capture B150 from a B5? Yes!
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Can you capture B150 from a B5? Yes!, Charles Bracken
Can you capture B150 from a B5? Yes!
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The best images of dark nebulae are from dark skies, but can you get a decent image of one from suburban skies? I had several clear, moonless nights recently, and by imaging several dark nebulae when they were high in the sky, I found that the answer is “yes.” My skies are not great–I’d say Bortle 5-ish. I usually focus on narrowband imaging or bright galaxies, but some of the dark nebulae in Cepheus are just too pretty not to try. Barnard 150 is just a stunning object, and it really does look like a seahorse!

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Can you capture B150 from a B5? Yes!, Charles Bracken