IC 434 Horsehead Nebula

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First light test with the new APS-C OSC camera from QHY. This was taken in Photographic Mode, Gain 0, Offset 30.

Equipment

Telescopes:Celestron Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph 11″
Cameras:QHYCCD QHY268C
Mount:Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ
Guiding: QHY5III178M & Astromania 60mm Guide Scope

Capture Details

Dates:December 26 & 27, 2019
Frames:Astronomik L2 UV/IR Cut
Total Integration:129 x 60″ (2.1 hours)
Bortle Zone:5 (19.65 SQM average)
Software:PixInsight, AstroPixelProcessor, Adobe Lightroom

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