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strongmanmike2002 | all galleries >> Images taken from Wallaroo (2012-2021) >> Orion Optics UK AG12 - High resolution imaging >> NGC 6334 The Cats Paw Nebula > NGC 6334 Wide Field
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16-JUL-2014 Press F11 for full screen mode

NGC 6334 Wide Field

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This image combines data from two optical systems and frames the famous
Cats Paw Nebula in Scorpius. This nebula appears a deep red colour due to
significant amounts of intervening dust in that region of the Milky Way
between us and the nebula.

System 1) Orion Optics AG12 F3.8
Starlightxpress SXVF-H694, SX USB CFW, SX OAG unit + Atlas Focuser
LHaRGB = 30 75 20 20 20min (bin 1X1) Astronomik filters
-20C chip temp - no darks and no flats used
Focal length 1120mm
Image scale 0.84"/pix
Guide Camera: Starlightxpress Loadstar
Comments: Clear, 2/3 moon, average seeing

System 2) AP152 F7.5 Starfire APO refractor with 4" field flattener
FLI ProLine11002 CCD & CFW-2-7
LHaRGB = 60 95 30 30 30min (All bin 1X1)
-30C chip temp - darks and flats were used
FOV = 1.8deg X 1.2deg at 1.6"/pix
Guide Camera: Starlightxpress SXVH9
Comments: Taken in poor seeing and windy conditions


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strongmanmike200221-Jul-2014 22:11
North-south, up-down, left-right...he he, all done to confuse you Sakib LOL :-)
Sakib 21-Jul-2014 17:54
I would really prefer this north up, it just looks weird sideways.