niteskys.com - VDB158 Nebula in Andromeda
 

Image Data

145 minutes luminance
120 minutes red
120 minutes green
120 minutes blue

Equipment Used

Takahashi FSQ-106ED
Takahashi NJP Mount
SBIG ST-2000XM w/CFW8A
Tru-Balance Filters

Processing Tools

CCDStack
Photoshop CS

 
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The image above shows the reflection nebula VDB158.  The raw data suggests that faint dust extends over the majority of this field from the main column, though this image only shows the brightest portions.  In addition to VDB158,  planetary nebula PK110-12.1, and numerous galaxies including PGC 71851 and PGC 2306792 can be seen in the image.   These objects are more visible in the full resolution views below.