M1 03202011 · 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