Secret Still Observatory

'Star, star teach me how to shine, shine'

Mark

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Details

  • Rig: QHY268C + Sky-Watcher 200PDS + EQ6R-Pro
  • Software: NINA/PixInsight
  • Filters: Antlia Triband RGB
    Integration time (running total):
    * OSC 63 X 120s (330m)
    * Total: 5h30m
    
    Integration time target
    * Target: 6 hours
    * Progress: 92%

Another try in the latter stages of this year’s galaxy season where the weather has been so awful. Aiming for some good resolution and brightness using the 268C and a fast Newtonian.

NGC4565 altitude chart

NGC4565 altitude chart

Notes

19th May 2023 A fully clear night still with some guiding issues and 19 out of 74 frames rejected.

Integration time (running total):
    * OSC 55 X 120s (110m)
    * Total: 1h50m

14th May 2023 Another clear-ish part evening of imaging.

Integration time (running total):
    * OSC 47 X 120s (94m)
    * Total: 1h34m

13th May 2023 The evening was clear but humidity was high and seeing and transparency somewhat poor. Still, one takes what one can in these cloudy months!

Integration time (running total):
    * OSC 63 X 120s (126m)
    * Total: 2h06m

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