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The Lambda Centauri Nebula (More Data)
Published: 2019-02-22 14:45:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 3432; Favourites: 332; Downloads: 82
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I uploaded an image of this object just last week, but since then I've managed to collect even more frames to add to the existing image. I've also redone the processing workflow, and I like this version more as I think the stars are better handled with improved overall sharpness. So once again, I present to you Lambda Centauri, or the Running Chicken Nebula. Enjoy!Imaging details:
Location: Singapore
Date(s): Jan & Feb 19
Telescope: Astro-Physics 130 GTX at f/4.5
Camera: Atik 16200M, Baader & Chroma Filters
Mount: Losmandy G11/G2
Exposure (min): SII - 165, HII - 200, OIII - 195 (Total 9.3 hours)
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Comments: 33
Thank you! Glad you like it!
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Incredibly beautiful capture! Congrats on the well deserved Daily Deviation!
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My pleasure! I lurk at NASA and look at the amazing photos there a lot!
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That's nice! So how do you lurk?
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Not certain I should mention it since in astrophotography it can be a sensitive matter whether or not to emphasize or avoid them - but you will have to trust I intend it as a compliment saying the diffraction spikes are absolutely gorgeous.
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Thank you! Indeed, some people love them (to the extent of adding them in post) while others loathe them. For me, I'm rather ambivalent about them, so I leave it in the hands of the equipment 
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Aye, kind of figured. A few too many spokes to be the telescope - Jim Henson's favourite style! Or at least, the style all of his shows used when they did show up prominently.
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Wow. Spectacular photo of a breathtaking sight.
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Shit, man. This is absolutely gorgeous. Those colors are amazing, and the way you captured it is just perfect
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
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Thank you! Same to you!
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Very beautiful
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Thank you! I'm probably done with this object for now, though one can't be too sure
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