Images were taken with a self-modified Full Spectrum Canon 6D full frame camera. I have a review of the Canon 6D model posted HERE.
Imaging scope used was a 12" Astro-Tech RC telescope using a new Orion HDX110 equatorial GoTo mount. For lifting the heavy mount (55 lbs.) onto the pier and the telescope (50 lbs.) onto the mount, I use a small hydraulic lift table that I take with me. The tripod/pier weighs 65 lbs. and I used a large plastic container with wheels to move it to where I set up. A Youtube video of my Orion HDX110 field setup can be seen HERE.
The EQMOD ASCOM driver was used to drive the HDX110 mount directly via a USB2EQ5 Interface Cable.
Equipment used:
The Orion HDX110 mount was polar aligned using the mount's polar alignment scope.
During this New Moon period we had 5 clear (useable) nights. SQM meter readings ranged between 21.50 and 21.82.
NGC 5866 Galaxy - 062516:
20 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 100 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
NGC 6503 - 062516:
19 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 90 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
Same as above but cropped:
NGC 6811 Open Cluster - 062616:
24 two-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 20 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
M80 Globular Cluster - 062916:
31 two-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 76 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
Sharpless 2-101 Nebula - 062716:
25 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 90 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
NGC 5350 Galaxy Cluster - 062816:
21 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 78 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula - 062616:
20 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 78 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
Abell 2199 Galaxy Cluster - 062916:
34 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 68 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
M16 Eagle Nebula - 063016:
19 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 75 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
NGC 4631 Galaxy - 063016:
23 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 130 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
B 145 Dark Nebula - 073116:
29 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 95 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
IC 5146 Cacoon Nebula - 070216:
23 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 82 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
CED 214 Nebula - 070316:
34 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 90 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
NGC 4096 Galaxy - 080116:
24 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 100 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
M8 Lagoon Nebula - 070516:
22 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 70 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
Abell 2065 Galaxy Cluster - 070716:
24 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 79 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
Moon - 070716:
1/60 second expsoure at ISO 100.
Youtube video of all above images:
Youtube Timelapse of Night Sky at Cherry Springs on July 7, 2016:
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