Lagoon Nebula

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Aaron
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Lagoon Nebula

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First shot of Lagoon Nebula

Scope: Meade LXD75 6" Newtonian unguided
Camera: Canon 300D mod prime focus
Filters: LP, IR cut Baader filter
Shots: 10x 1min 400iso without dark frames stack with registax5
Process: Photoshop contrast brightness enhanced


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Hi Aaron!
You upgraded huh! [smilie=cheer.gif]
Nice image of the Lagoon. Just struck me that nice region of space is coming back into view... [smilie=cool.gif]
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Hi,
Not bad... will be better if the object is more towards the left.

Anyway, IR mod camera does make a big difference.

Happy imaging and hope to see more!

Have a nice day.
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