M20 – Emission/Reflection Nebula in Sagittarius

M20 – Emission/Reflection Nebula in Sagittarius

Imaging Camera: Canon Rebel XTi
Filter: IDAS LPS-2
Exposures: 30x120sec, ISO800, saved as RAW
Darks: 6x120sec, ISO800, saved as RAW
Flats: 16x0.25sec, ISO800, saved as RAW
Imaging Telescope: Meade LXD75 SN6
Imaging Software: EOS Utility, DSLR Shutter
Guide Telescope: Meade DSX-90, PHD
Processing: Deep Sky Stacker, Photoshop

I’ve found this to be a relatively tough object to image from my back yard and the extended nebula is surprisingly faint. Still, it never fails to amaze me how beautiful the deep blue of the reflection nebula contrasts with the red of the emission nebula. Although I’m using a stock XTi I’m very pleased with its color performance.

-John

Very Nice, John! The colors

Very Nice, John!

The colors are superb - contrast and depth are sweet!

Thanks!!

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