Secret Still Observatory

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

Mark

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Details

  • Rig: QHY268C + Askar FMA180 + Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi
  • Software: NINA/PixInsight
  • Filters: None
  • Constellation: Taurus
    Integration time (running total):
    * OSC 85 X 120s (170m)
    * Total: 2h50m
    
    Integration time target
    * Target: 7 hours
    * Progress: 40%

Seeing index: Good (3)
Jet stream: Poor (30 m/s)
Transparency: Good (3)

LBN739 altitude chart

LBN739 altitude chart

Taurus Dark Cloud LBN739 - click for larger view

Taurus Dark Cloud LBN739 - click for larger view

Notes

A test image from an evening with Rugby Astronomy Society at their observing ground. Bortle class 4 skies. I wanted to see how much of the dark nebulae could be captured and the effect of any light pollution. Overall I was very pleased with the possibilities. The seeing was good albeit with the fast jet stream we have lived with for some time now. Hoping for one more decent session to double the integration time before Taurus disappears for the Spring and Summer.

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