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Dolphin Head Nebula SH2-308

Dolphin Head Nebula SH2-308
A very hard target as its not a very strong nebula . As Carlos and myself where doing the same target I suggested we go out into the country away from the city lights to see if it made any difference to the nebulocity. there are red patches inside and just below the head but not at all very strong only way to get more would be filters

the only problem this time of year sun goes down late and up very early in winter I was getting 65 shot this time of year only 28 a night.

QHY183C -10c 82 shots 15 min each over 4 nights 3 in the city one away from the city.
Prima Luce Essato Focus ,
Optolong LeNhance filter,
Skywatcher Black DiamondED80 OTA
Skywatcher NEQ 6 Pro Hypertuned
Guided PHD2, SGP
Pixinsight, Ps Lr.

m̌ ḫ, Cameron, ColRam, Nouchetdu38 and 25 other people have particularly liked this photo


25 comments - The latest ones
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
An awesome capture Steve. It looks quite magical
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Ecobird club
Many thanks. It was one that I almost regretted starting it was so faint, I think a target for Filters which I am only just starting to try. it looks almost like its not ever real its so light and delicate. glad you like it.
2 years ago.
 Antje P.
Antje P. club
I have no words for this... only humble amazement!
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Antje P. club
There are quite a few wonders up there its a very busy time of year trying to get them and dodge the heat. Many thanks for the comment.
2 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Happy New Year Steve
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Nick Weall club
Happy New Year to you I know we all could do with some good news but I have to say not looking very good here with Covid. at least a lot vaccinated. You keep safe as well.
2 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Absolutely amazing...*************************************
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Xata club
There are a few odd ball out there this is one of them why I almost did not try it as well. many thanks.
2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A marvellous astro photo, Steve. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year.
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to tiabunna club
It came out quite well and I am more than happy that you can see more around this as well. I hope your new year goes well for you we are both watching the rise of Omicron in Oz.
2 years ago.
 Taormina
Taormina club
Und ist dort nun irgendwo Leben?! Wäre das nicht interessant zu wissen?
2 years ago.
 Steve Paxton
Steve Paxton club
My scope does not show that sort of info but I am with you on that be very interesting.
2 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Another super deep space object Steve. I can certainly see the dolphins head in this. Well done -again.

Happy New Year. Herb
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Herb Riddle club
thanks Herb it was on my Orion area list but thought was not going to be much when I first saw it. defiantly one for filters. hope you New is a good one we all need it to better than the lst two.
2 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Beeindruckend schön!
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Stephan Fey club
thank you there is a few out there like that another on my list for the next month as I try and get as much as I can.
2 years ago.
 LutzP
LutzP club
...absolutely amazing, Steve. Magnificent
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to LutzP club
There really is some most unusual things out in space glad that I can bring them to life for this group. thank you. you have a very good new year.
2 years ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
This is an amazing capture!
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
Thank you there is some very unusual objects out there.
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
most beautiful image

happy sunday
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you almost not done so I am glad you like it.
2 years ago.
 Eric Desjours
Eric Desjours club
Fantastic observation... Congrats!
2 years ago.
 Old Owl
Old Owl club
Wow. I have no words ...
2 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
WOW !! Génial
2 years ago.

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