Chinese Dragon NGC6559

On the top of this is the lagoon nebula.

This took a while dealing with clouds but shows off the value of the Narrow band filters..

QHY268M 0c 5 nights 5 min 120 shots SHaO , 30 shots each RGB 1 min exposure.
QHYCFW3 and 7 Antlia filters LRGBSHaO
ZWOCAA rotator
MeLE Mini PC
SVBony 241 Pro Power box
Starpoint Australis SP3 Focuser
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Skywatcher F4 Aplanatic Coma Corrector
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SVbony 50MM Guide scope
QHY5L-II-M Guide camera
Guided PHD2, Nina
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Taken on Monday August 17, 2026
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026
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Don Sutherland said:

Stunning photos.

10 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to Don Sutherland:

Thats kind of space for you.

9 days ago

Amelia said:

It looks like a giant hand is holding a radioactive emerald. It's really wonderful what you show us with your photos, Steve..

9 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to Amelia:

That I can see as well, keeping the brain busy and alive with nothing simple.

9 days ago

TOZ said:

A super image Steve what a lot of work but what a image ⭐
All the best TOZ

9 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to TOZ:

More work better image by a long shot but I think the jump from 60 shot to 120 is more than the result from 120 to 240 shots. So I try to keep the shots to the 120 mark. glad you like the shot as well.

9 days ago

William Sutherland said:

Stunning shots!

9 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to William Sutherland:

space is such an interesting place.

9 days ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Marvellous results, certainly justifying all the input, Steve.

9 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to tiabunna:

I set out to only show quality images On Ipernity of things people will never see. Its been a very steep learning curve and keeps the brain active. I am glad a few people enjoy the images I post more for my self and other interested people.

9 days ago