Seahorse Nebula - Barnard 150

Description

This cloud of dust located in the constellation Cepheus is a dark nebula at a distance of about 1200ly from us.

This was shot at Starfest 2023, though we weren’t that lucky with the conditions so I only got just under 4 hours worth of usable data from 2 semi-clear nights. Despite that, this gaseous region is filled with beautiful and colourful stars, making it a pleasure to look at despite its lower quality (due, primarily, to the low integration time).

  • 1h06’ L
    0h40’ R
    0h52’ G
    1h00’ B

  • 120 seconds, 120 gain, -10°C, 2x2 bin

  • Imaging cam - ZWO asi294mm pro

    Filter - Antlia LRGB 31mm filters

    Guiding cam - ZWO asi120mm mini

    Imaging scope - SkyWatcher Esprit 100ED

    Guidescope - Starfield 60mm

    Mount - EQ6-R Pro

    Acquisition software: NINA

    Stacked and processed in Pixinsight and Photoshop

  • River Place Campground (Starfest 2023)

  • August 25th, 2023