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Pleiades in the early fall

Started by moonbeam on 10/5/2024 3:52:45 PM CST

moonbeam

Joined 6/24/2024
Loc: Mo, USA
Posted 10/5/2024 3:52:45 PM CST (Last edited 10/5/2024 3:56:48 PM CST)

I aimed my portable rig on wheels towards the Pleiades (M45) cluster for 5.5 hours. It's always such a rewarding target!

22 frames each of RGB

300-second exposures (5.5 hours total integration time)

Takahashi FSQ-106-EDX4 telescope

AM5 mount

ZWO 6200MM camera

Chroma RGB filters

Processed in Pixinsight and Photoshop

Full resolution here: https://ozarkhillsobservatory.com/uploads/website_assets_172816119868587.jpg


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.



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