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Santiago got AAPOD² on 12th april

Avalon-Instruments is glad to announce the AAPODx2 for Derek Santiago and his M-uno with this amazing Abell 12 on twelfth april 2016

 

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Abell 12 is often called the "Hidden Nebula" because it is very difficult to observe and image due to its proximity to mag 4 star,
 Mu Orionis. Narrowband filters and careful processing helped to reveal it.

Imaging Camera: QSI540 wsg
Imaging Scope: 9.25" Celestron edge at F/10
Guide Camera: SX Lodestar x 2, PHD2
Mount: Avalon M Uno
Filters: Astrodon
Exposure:  2.5 hours 5nm OIII and 2.5 hours 5nm Ha, binned X2, 10 minute subs.
1 hour each LRGB unbinned, 3 minute subs.
Processing: CCD Stack and PS CS2.
Date: 1/6/16, 1/11/16
Location: My front driveway. Morristown, NJ