Core of the Soul Nebula
Description
Located in the constellation Cassiopeia, the Soul nebula is an emission nebula at about 7500 light-years away from Earth.
Though this isn’t the cleanest image (the SII data was rather noisy), I am quite content with how it has come out. The right peak truly reminds me of several HST images, which of course brings a smile to my face.
I’ve included a starless version to show off some of the nebulous details potentially osbcured by the numerous stars in the frame.
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12h30’ Ha
10h40’ Sii
10h50’ Oiii -
600 seconds, 120 gain, 0°C, 2x2 bin
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Imaging cam - ZWO asi294mm pro
Filter - Antlia 3nm SHO filters
Guiding cam - ZWO asi290mm mini
Imaging scope - Celestron edge 8HD
Guidescope - Celestron OAG
Mount - EQ6-R Pro
Acquisition software: NINA
Stacked and processed in Pixinsight and Photoshop
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Montreal, Canada (Bortle 9)
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December 28th, 2023