Witches Head Nebula IC2118 - Better viewed on Black.

This was taken over two nights and with the Skywatcher scope ED80 and an Auto focuser. Tracked guided 10min shots 28 shots in total. one night in moon light one night no moonlight but all taken in the city lights. this is just above Orion nebula in the southern hemisphere so it would be below in the northern hemisphere.

Orion(M42) & Running Man(NGC1977) - well worth a look full screen on black

Added data gave me some thing I tried to kill but in the end best to leave the Bight light of Rigel to shine on the Witch as a spot light. I have only cropped out the edges that show the stacking. enjoy the Witch.

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Taken on Sunday December 6, 2020
Posted on Monday December 7, 2020
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Diana Australis said:

Wow, Steve, not half impressive!....well done you.

3 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to Diana Australis:

Many thanks was a good test for the gear and editing. glad I tried this one as its so interesting but very faint of the computer.

3 years ago

Ko Hummel said:

Very good Steve, I have never tried this one but it is also in my reach, althoug a bit close to the horizon. Will give it a try

3 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to Ko Hummel:

Not an easy target to see on the camera almost invisible but I could see the nose on my lot so I knew it was in the right area Would be nice to be able to rotate the camera it get it running length wise.

3 years ago

Herb Riddle said:

Another great star scene to add to your vast collection Steve. Rigel's light really does look like a spotlight here. Wonderful work. Keep it up.

Herb

3 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to Herb Riddle:

This was a good test first focus and getting the data of the two night the same not one you see very often that's for sure. it was a edit night mare to I just left the bright light of Rigel. glad you like it next to rise is the Rossette nebula.

3 years ago