Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Serpens (Ser)  ·  Contains:  Eagle Nebula  ·  IC 4703  ·  M 16  ·  NGC 6611  ·  Star Queen
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The Eagle Nebula (First light with new camera)

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The Eagle Nebula (First light with new camera)

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Description

How is everyone doing; it has been a while! I had plans of sharing an image of the Cigar, Whirlpool and Pinwheel (with SN 2023ixf) galaxies, but I don't have a complete set of data to use. I'll have to wait until next year to post some of those targets. In the meantime, I've acquired a new camera to image with, the RisingCam IMX571! (Same sensor as the QHY 268 and ZWO 2600). So far I have been enjoying using this system, which gives me an incredible image scale of .39"/px! I have some minor tilt to deal with on the sensor side, but it doesn't seem to affect my final images.

I chose to image the Eagle Nebula as my first light target as it is a very nice target to image in both broadband and narrowband. I still need to work on processing my stars, but I am impressed with the nebulosity, considering it only rises up to 40° above the horizon. Clear skies everyone!

UPDATE August 2023: Posted some new revisions for your enjoyment. Clear skies to all.

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Title: New image train

Description: The camera mounted to the back of my scope. Everything is bolted or threaded on, providing a nice fixed connection. (An autofocuser has been installed)

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Title: All 7 filters

Description: A reprocess of my data, adding in narrowband data, mapped to their correct channels and color calibrated. Slight difference in processing made my stars much better than my first attempt. All part of the learning process.

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Title: SHO

Description: I suppose its obligatory to do a Hubble Palette rendition while I have the data ;P

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Title: HSO

Description: HSO, a false color palette that I find to be pleasing, but not one that is explored too much. I suppose green looks like vomit, though it is a palette I'm looking to explore more in depth.

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The Eagle Nebula (First light with new camera), Pistachio_Enjoyer