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IC 342 The Hidden Galaxy - RGB+Ha, patrice_so

IC 342 The Hidden Galaxy - RGB+Ha

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IC 342 The Hidden Galaxy - RGB+Ha, patrice_so

IC 342 The Hidden Galaxy - RGB+Ha

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Description

IC342 is a wonderful object known as the "Hidden Galaxy" because it lurks on the opposite side of the galactic equator, behind thousands of stars. This makes this object very difficult to image. This image was captured using a quartz 200/800 guided newtonian and an ASI294MC Pro cooled to -10°.  Processing was done in SIRIL for the stacking part and in Pixinsight for all further steps. 

For the Ha integration, I relied on the excellent guide by Charles Hagen on Night Photons. You can find it here : 
https://www.nightphotons.com/guides/advanced-narrowband-combination

Comments and constructive criticism aimaing at improvement are most welcome, as always. 

Clear skies !

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