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Mark Mruczek

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Dumbbell Nebula (M27)

I originally shot this in 2023 using my William Optics Z81 doublet (81mm Aperture at 447mm FL ) and it turned out pretty good for a 3" scope. I had a chance to shoot it again using my Celestron C6 150mm at 1220mm FL. I think the 81mm captured a little more detail but the SCT did a very good job as well. One of my favorites.

Sessions
Total Integration Time:
June 6, 2024 - 60 * 180.0 seconds
Optolong L-eXtreme
June 7, 2024 - 75 * 180.0 seconds
Optolong L-eXtreme
Gear
Telescope: Celestron C6-A
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount: iOptron CEM26
Rig Photo
Celestron SCT 6
Discussion
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Mark Mruczek
4 months ago

Thanks! Still needs more data so waiting for the sky gods to allow me to image some more. I was thinking of going with an OAG but decided to stay with a guide scope for now.

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Tom Johnson
4 months ago

Love my 8" SCT when I can get my oag guiding working correctly, but this looks pretty terrific.

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