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GN 16 05 2 – Final Color

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GN16 05 2 - Chile

GN16 05 02 – Chile

This is a region inside the “Scutum Cloud”. The blue reflection nebula, the dark dust regions, and the ancient yellowish/red stars all contrast nicely. Note the bright double stars are lined up with each other so precisely in space that the camera captures only 1 diffraction spike on each side.

I have dubbed this one “The Watchtower”.

PlaneWave 12.5″ Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/5 LRGB (30/8min L, 5/8min each 2×2 RGB).