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

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!

AstrophotographerRichard 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 using an arsenal of 12 telescopes including the TEC 180FL, Takahashi Epsilon 160ED, Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4, and Takahashi TOA-130, paired with elite imaging systems like the ZWO 6200MM Pro with Chroma filters, ZWO 2600MM, and the ATIK 16200 HPS-C.


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



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