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The Horsehead and the Flame⁣ (IC434/NGC2024)⁣

⁣After a few unsuccessful nights running the new rig, I’ve finally managed to sort out my troubles and capture some data I’m actually happy to share. Note to self, always triple check your back focus with calipers🤕⁣

horsehead_flame_02162020

⁣Image details:

  • 41x 180” or 2hr, 3min⁣
  • 10x Darks⁣
  • 30x Flats/Dark Flats⁣
  • 02/16/2020⁣
  • Bortle 6⁣⁣/7⁣

Equipment used:

  • William Optics Gran Turismo 102⁣
  • William Optics Flat7A, 0.8x
  • Optolong L-eNhance⁣⁣⁣
  • Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro⁣
  • ZWO ASI533MC-Pro, unity gain, -25C⁣
  • ZWO EAF⁣⁣⁣
  • ZWO OAG⁣⁣⁣
  • ZWO ASI290MM-mini⁣⁣⁣

HW/SW:

  • KStars/Ekos via INDI Server
  • Raspberry Pi4⁣⁣⁣
  • Deep Sky Stacker
  • Pixinsight⁣⁣⁣