NGC 6960
Cygnus
Ha OIII B
Imaged from my backyard
observatory in Knoxville, TN
September 30, 2005
Takahashi FSQ 106
ST 10XME CCD /Astronomik Ha
:OIII
filters
/ AstroDon B
filter
60:60:30 minutes
Imaged from my backyard
observatory in Knoxville, TN
September 30, 2005
Takahashi FSQ 106
ST 10XME CCD /Astronomik Ha
:OIII
filters
/ AstroDon B
filter
60:60:30 minutes
Notes:
This image utilizes data acquired with emission
line filters as well as as the broader bandpass blue filter to capture
details present in the ionization species and accurately render the
stars in the field . This is a very effective technique to
employ in areas of moderate to significant light pollution. Unfortunately
it only works with emission objects. 52 Cygni is of course a yellow
-gold colored star. Its color is off due to being saturated in this frame.
Conditions: Excellent transparency but turbulent skies. The object had already crossed the meridian was imaged through considerable air mass.
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