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The Ghost of Barnards Galaxy Or Sting Ray

This one I did a one night trial but never followed up on. Faint dusty lanes.


www.aapod2.com/blog/sh2-63-dark-nebula-sagittarius

This was shot LRGB 28x300 Lum 5 each RGB x120 sec. My exploratory shot showed me nothing but BLACK So I just left it as a total waste of time so did not go further.

LRGB are only shot moon free as this was 25-9--2025 very small amount of moon worth the trial.

I know a bit more now so had a relook even on such a small amount of data.. Well worth a second go BUT we think the ring of black is caused by a streetlight or the very little bit of moon light there was so worth trying next time with the lens hood on the scope.

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8 comments

William Sutherland said:

Marvelous capture!
4 months ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to William Sutherland:

It will be next year when I get back to it, this is sinking in the west.
4 months ago

TOZ said:

Another super image Steve.
All the best TOZ
4 months ago

Steve Paxton replied to TOZ:

It was a exploratory look that shows me it is worth a good second look but its next year project.
4 months ago

tiabunna said:

Great work capturing this ghost, Steve.
4 months ago

Steve Paxton replied to tiabunna:

It will be captured next year in full. You will see this Ghost again.
4 months ago

Annemarie said:

Wish you a peaceful evening!
4 months ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Annemarie:

Many thanks it was.
4 months ago