Published On Jun 1, 2021
Even though I had previously captured the Lobster Claw (SH2-157), Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635), and Northern Lagoon (NGC 7635), this is the first time I captured all three in the same picture.
Here is my Astrophotography setup:
Imaging Telescope:
Celestron RASA 8-inch
Imaging Camera:
ZWO ASI1600MM Pro
Mount:
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Polar Alignment:
QHYCCD PoleMaster
Frames:
Baader Ha: 93x180" (gain: 75, offset: 15)
Baader OIII: 202x60" (gain: 75, offset: 15)
Baader SII: 99x180" (gain: 75, offset: 15)
Integration: 13.27 hours
Guide Scope:
ZWO 60mm Guide Scope
Guide Camera:
ZWO ASI224MC
Guide Software:
PHD2
Calibration Frames:
Darks: 20, Bias: 20, Flats: 50
Capture software:
Sequence Generator Pro (SGP)
Stacking software:
PixInsight