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ImageSize of the Full Moon
Location:
near Karlsruhe
Date:
2026-09-09
Optics:
Skywatcher Quatro, 600mm Newton f/4
Camera:
Omegon veTec 410C
Exposure Settings:
88x60s dual-narrowband for H-alpha and OIII, 21x60s OSC, i.e., RGB
Comment:
This is the eastern part of Veil Nebula, located about 2,500 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus.
Details:
On the western side of this vast nebula, I’ve already given it a try here. To capture the entire nebula, you’d have to create a mosaic or use a much shorter focal length. Since my new Omegon camera is a dedicated astro camera, the H-alpha regions stand out much better; combined with the OIII, the dual-narrowband filter is well worth it here.