A Baby/Puppy Looking Cloud in the Sky: Soul Nebula (IC 1848) by Vespera at Bortle 8–9 Sky, Bortle 9 Dim Light Chaser

A Baby/Puppy Looking Cloud in the Sky: Soul Nebula (IC 1848) by Vespera at Bortle 8–9 Sky

Acquisition type: Electronically-Assisted Astronomy (EAA, e.g. based on a live video feed)
A Baby/Puppy Looking Cloud in the Sky: Soul Nebula (IC 1848) by Vespera at Bortle 8–9 Sky, Bortle 9 Dim Light Chaser

A Baby/Puppy Looking Cloud in the Sky: Soul Nebula (IC 1848) by Vespera at Bortle 8–9 Sky

Acquisition type: Electronically-Assisted Astronomy (EAA, e.g. based on a live video feed)

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Photographing the Soul Nebula proves to be a challenging task under a Bortle 8–9 sky, given its relatively dim nature compared to other popular nebulae.  To overcome this, I opted to elevate the total exposure time from 12 to 19 hours.  While I would have appreciated further extending the integration time, my focus shifts towards capturing more galaxies in the upcoming season.  Presenting the result, the background remains quite noisy when I push the image to higher stretching levels.  Despite this setback, the image showcases the enchanting colors of both stars and clouds, providing a captivating visual experience.

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Haggon, a DimLightChaser

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A Baby/Puppy Looking Cloud in the Sky: Soul Nebula (IC 1848) by Vespera at Bortle 8–9 Sky, Bortle 9 Dim Light Chaser