IC1848
Soul Nebula

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Optics: Takahashi FSQ-106ED at f/5
Mount: Mountain Instruments MI-250 w/Gemini on ATS pier — photo of setup
Camera: Canon EOS 40DG (UV/IR filter modification by Hap Griffin)
Exposure: 260 minutes [ 52 x 5 minutes ]
Accessories: Optec TCF-S (performed temperature-compensating autofocus throughout both nights)
Location: Mt. Pinos, CA
Date August 30th and 31st, 2008
Notes: Processing: Lights, darks (30), and sky flats (30) acquired with Canon EOS Utility. Image calibration, align, and combine with ImagesPlus. Levels, curves, gentle unsharp mask in selective areas, resize, and JPG conversion in Photoshop.

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