Daily Archives: January 10, 2015

Ced 214 nebula “Squirrel Nebula”

10.1.15

Cederblad 214  is a large emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus.  It is part of a complex that also includes a fainter, arch-like nebulous expanse known as NGC 7822.

Imaging telescopes or lenses: AT65EDQ 65mm f/6.5 ED quadruplet astrograph AT65EDQ
Imaging cameras: QSI690
Mounts: Celestron Advanced VX
Guiding telescopes or lenses: AT65EDQ 65mm f/6.5 ED quadruplet astrograph AT65EDQ
Guiding cameras: QHY5L-II QHY5 L – II MONO
Software: PHD2 Guiding,  PixInsight,  Main Sequence Software Sequence Generator Pro, Photoshop CS5
Filters: Astrodon L,  Astrodon Blue Tru-Balance E-Series Gen 2,  Astrodon Green Tru-Balance E-Series Gen 2,  Astrodon Red Tru-Balance E-Series Gen 2
Accessories: Feathertouch Motorised Focuser HSM30
Resolution: 3325×2614
Dates: Sept. 30, 2014
Frames:
Astrodon Blue Tru-Balance E-Series Gen 2: 11×300″ -20C bin 2×2
Astrodon Green Tru-Balance E-Series Gen 2: 12×300″ -20C bin 2×2
Astrodon L: 18×600″ -20C bin 1×1
Astrodon Red Tru-Balance E-Series Gen 2: 13×300″ -20C bin 2×2
Integration: 6.0 hours
Avg. Moon age: 5.52 days
Avg. Moon phase: 30.68%
Locations: Greenville, Home, Greenville, NC, United States
Author: Astrowood