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RCW 74 Dark Nebulas

How do I write this up. I saw an interesting shape inside the Coal Sack and one Nebula RCW 74 ,So what do I get what will it look like. This came out nothing like I expected I thought I was going to get a B/W over all image but a bright nebula at the bottom. This was rotated but the focuser body hit the scope base plate so I just went with what I had rather than full proper rotation.
You can imagine my very first morning of data and seeing all this colour I thought what went wrong. None the less I kept on going what I get is what I get. This started out as Ha Sii Oiii but Oiii was a blank shot of stars. This is stacked Foraxx Ha Sii this has blown me away, There is colour in space where you least expect it.

Wide field Of the Southern Cross

You cant miss the shape Right side middle in the Coal Sack.


QHY268M -10c 120 Odd shots 5 min each filter over 4 nights Ha Sii .. 30 shots each RGB 1 min exposure.
QHYCFW3 and 7 Antlia filters LRGBSHaO
MeLE Mini PC
Pegasus Astro Pocket Mini power box
Starpoint Australis SP3 Focuser Rotated 22 degrees from last
Skywatcher 200 F4 PREMIUM PHOTO QUATTRO REFLECTOR OTA
Skywatcher F4 Aplanatic Coma Corrector
Skywatcher NEQ 6 Pro Hypertuned
SVbony 50MM Guide scope
QHY5L-II-M Guide camera
Guided PHD2, Nina
Pixinsight, Ps, Lr
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7 comments

William Sutherland said:

Amazing shots!
10 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to William Sutherland:

This was not at all expected to see so much colour but a good look into the milky way.
9 days ago

Diana Australis said:

Extraordinary…..respect, Steve
9 days ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Diana Australis:

This taught me a very valuable lesson what looks like nothing when you photograph it you will get a surprise. In the main the group of astro nuts would not even think of a shot like this not a known target so of no value, not that way with me.
8 days ago

TOZ said:

Wow Steve the image is amazing I can't think of words to say how amazing they are ⭐⭐
Have a great weekend.
TOZ
9 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to TOZ:

I can see that I am slowly learning some valuable lessons . dont write things off just cause no one else has ever taken its photo. My current target will just blow you away I could not believe my own eyes when I first saw it. a Few more nights to go... Many thanks glad that you like the shot as much as I do.
8 days ago

TOZ replied to Steve Paxton:

Hi Steve can't wait to see the the next image
All the best TOZ
8 days ago