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M1, the Crab Nebula. 4x120sec fits exposures captured and combined in Nebulosity v2.3.0 software. Finishing touches done in PhotoShop. I was only able to take 4 images before clouds rolled in this particular night. Telescope: Orion 8" 1000mm f4.9 Newtonian reflector. Mount: Orion Atlas EQ-G Guide Scope: Meade 800mm f10 reduced to f5 with Atik x.5 focal length reducer. Imaging Camera: Mead DSI Color 16bit camera. Guide Camera: Meade DSI Pro monochrome 16bit camera. Imaging camera in prime focus. Filtration used: Baader UV/IR Cut filter · Date/Time 2011:03:20 23:06:46 · Resolution 585 x 423