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California nebula like you've never seen it (NGC 1499)

Richard Harris · 2025-10-06T15:57:47-05:00

Finally a solid week of clear skies! My latest work here! Welcoming all comments! Astrophotographer : Richard Harris Object: NGC 1499 California Nebula Date : September 28th - October 3rd, 2025 Location : Strafford, Missouri USA Telescope : Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 with 0.7X 645 Reducer (380 mm) Mount : ZWO AM5 harmonic drive Camera : ZWO 6200 MM (monochrome), Temp= -20, Gain= 300 / Chroma RGB + SHO 3nm filters Guide Scope : Williams Optics 50mm Guider : ZWO ASI 290 mini Controller : ZWO ASI Air Narrowband Acquisition Details : Sulfer II: 80 frames at 300s = 6.7 hours Hydrogen Alpha: 80 frames at 300s = 6.7 hours Oxygen III: 80 frames at 300s = 6.7 hours Red: 5 frames at 180s each = 1 hour Blue: 5 frames at 180s each = 1 hour Green: 5 frames at 180s each = 1 hour Luminance: 55 frames at 300s each = 4.5 hours Total acquisition time = 18 hours Darks/Flats/Bias: (None) Processing : Pixinsight, Photoshop Bortle Class Sky : 3-4 Full version on my website: https://ozarkhillsobservatory.com/i-captured-california-nebula-with-my-telescope-in-the-ozarks/

Started by moonbeam on 10/6/2025 3:57:47 PM CST

moonbeam
Joined 6/24/2024 Loc: Mo, USA	Posted 10/6/2025 3:57:47 PM CST Finally a solid week of clear skies! My latest work here! Welcoming all comments! Astrophotographer: Richard Harris Object: NGC 1499 California Nebula Date: September 28th - October 3rd, 2025 Location: Strafford, Missouri USA Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 with 0.7X 645 Reducer (380 mm) Mount: ZWO AM5 harmonic drive Camera: ZWO 6200 MM (monochrome), Temp= -20, Gain= 300 / Chroma RGB + SHO 3nm filters Guide Scope: Williams Optics 50mm Guider: ZWO ASI 290 mini Controller: ZWO ASI Air Narrowband Acquisition Details: Sulfer II: 80 frames at 300s = 6.7 hours Hydrogen Alpha: 80 frames at 300s = 6.7 hours Oxygen III: 80 frames at 300s = 6.7 hours Red: 5 frames at 180s each = 1 hour Blue: 5 frames at 180s each = 1 hour Green: 5 frames at 180s each = 1 hour Luminance: 55 frames at 300s each = 4.5 hours Total acquisition time = 18 hours Darks/Flats/Bias: (None) Processing: Pixinsight, Photoshop Bortle Class Sky: 3-4 Full version on my website: https://ozarkhillsobservatory.com/i-captured-california-nebula-with-my-telescope-in-the-ozarks/ Explorer of the cosmos, one photon at a time. I capture the universe with a collection of about 12 telescopes, including the SCA310, Astro-Physics 155 EDF Starfire, TEC 180FL, and Takahashi Epsilon 160ED, and my beloved FSQ-106EDX4. Paired with advanced imaging systems - including the medium-format ZWO ASI461MM and ASI6200MM Pro with Chroma filters - these precision instruments help me reveal the faint structures, rich colors, and extraordinary detail hidden in the night sky.
spazmagi
Joined 5/7/2024 Loc: Missouri, USA	Posted 11/14/2025 9:47:18 AM CST Great content, as always. You definitely have a way of honoring the natural beauty of the cosmos! Amatuer Astrophotographer since 2020. Askar FRA600 - Skywatcher EQ6-R - ASI 1600MM Pro - Astronomik 6nm NB Filters William Optics Redcat 51 - Orion 102 ED