AidanNS
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AidanNS
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Haven’t posted here in a while. Figured I’d get back into it. Orion Nebula and Running Man Nebula 1x2 mosaic.

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December 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The Andromeda galaxy in full broadband using a UV/IR Cut filter and my Rokinon 135mm @f/3.2

8.5 hours of data under the new moon. Hoping to get some dual NB data to accentuate the hydrogen alpha and Oiii regions more.
September 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
NGC 896, commonly referred to as the Heart Nebula. This is a 1x2 mosaic with 7.5hrs of data per panel.
September 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Lion Nebula in the constellation Cepheus. One of my favourite targets due to the amazing contrast of the blue OIII and red Hydrogen Alpha areas. This is a 1x2 mosaic with 4hrs of data per panel.

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July 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Eastern Veil Nebula in Cygnus. About 1hr of data with a dual-NB filter. Was originally just going to be a quick stack to see what I got, but the result turned out to be great. I’ll definitely get some more integration on it at some point though.
July 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Cygnus Wall, part of the North America Nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. Around 4hrs of data through smoky skies with my usual gear

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June 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Crescent nebula (NGC 6888) in HOO. This is my first processing attempt in Pixinsight and I’m EXTREMELY happy with how it turned out. Same gear as usual, about 4.5hrs of exposure time. (Uncropped and cropped versions included)

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June 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
First narrowband attempt with my Optolong L-extreme in an HOO palette. This is the Elephant Trunk Nebula in the constellation of Cepheus. My usual gear was used, besides the introduction of the filter.

80x3-min subs (4hrs total)
Bortle 4 backyard

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May 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Dark Shark Nebula (LDN1235) with my new setup. Around 2 hours of total integration time, much more is needed though.

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May 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The Dark Shark Nebula and surrounding dust at 135mm

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March 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Witch Head Nebula taken at 135mm. Included are an uncropped version and a cropped + rotated version to showcase the witch head shape.
March 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Heart and Soul Nebula at 135mm
February 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
My first Bluesky post!

Rosette nebula shot last night in Bortle 4 skies. The Rosette nebula is located in the constellation of Monoceros, and has a predominately Hydrogen composition.

Gear:
Nikon d7200
SWSA2i
Rokinon 135mm
January 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM