[Video] Capturing the Wizard With My New Refractor

by Chuck’s Astrophotography

2017.10.3

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I wanted to go after the Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) again. My first attempt was four months ago. Now equipped with a new telescope and better post-processing techniques, I thought it would be worth it to try again. I much prefer this result over my old one. I used all three narrowband filters. I also added OIII to the California Nebula. Here is more info:

Targets:
Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380)
California Nebula (NGC 1499)

Imaging Telescope:
Explore Scientific 127mm ED Refractor (952 focal length)

Mount:
Celestron CGX

Imaging Camera:
ZWO ASI1600MM-Cool

Target: Wizard Nebula
Ha=80x180s
OIII=115x120s
SII=60x180s
Total Time: 10.8 hours

Target: California Nebula
Ha=80x180s
OIII=60x120s
Total Time: 6 hours

Gain: 139, Offset: 21

Guide scope:
Orion ST80

Guide Camera:
Lodestar X2

Guide Software:
PHD2

Calibration Frames:
Darks: 50, Bias: 50, Flats: 50

Capture software:
Sequence Generator Pro (SGP)

Stacking software:
PixInsight

Post Processing:
PixInsight

Dew Shield, Dew Heater Strip

Astrobin (Wizard Nebula): http://astrob.in/315319/0/
Astrobin (California Nebula): http://astrob.in/315179/B/