Reflection Nebula VdB 123
VdB 123 is a bright blue Reflection Nebula in the constellation of Serpens (left side of the image). Nearby one finds the yellow shining Serpens Reflection Nebula. Both nebulae are part of the Serpens Molecular Cloud.
Object |
Reflection Nebula VdB 123 |
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Catagory |
Nebulae |
Designation |
VdB 123 |
Constellation |
Serpens |
Optics |
IAS 10" Newton f/4.5 |
Mount |
10Micron GM3000 HPS |
Camera |
QHY268M |
Exposure |
120x2mL, 38x2mR, 30x2mG, 26x2mB. Croma filterset. Total exposure 7h 8m. N.I.N.A for capture control and sequencing |
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Calibration |
Dark + Flat Frame |
Guiding |
PHD2 as Guiding Software |
Processing |
PixInsight, Photoshop. Color Code LRGB |
Location-Date |
Location: IAS - Internationale Amateursternwarte e.V. - Hakos Observatory, Namibia. Aug 2023 |
Remark |
Image acquisition: IAS Remote Team 'Lukas'. Image proccessing: Dieter Willasch |