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M78 Bow Saw Nebula

M78 is a reflection nebula located in the constellation of Orion.
Two stars, HD 38563A and HD 38563B, are responsible for making the cloud of dust in M78 visible by reflecting their light.
RGB Image taken February 2016 from Lockwood Valley, California

RGB 60:60:60 minutes 2x binned, 15 min sub-exposures

Total Exposure Time = 3 hours

Camera: SBIG STL-11000XM,Scope: Planewave CDK-17 at f/6.8, Mount: Paramount ME
Guided with SBIG Remote Guide Head and Parks 80mm Refractor full exif

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