Ghost of Cassiopeia: IC63, The ghost of Cassiopeia, 550 light-years away in the constellation of Cassiopeia. This is a very faint target; it took a lot of work to bring it out. W.O.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

IC63, The ghost of Cassiopeia, 550 light-years away in the constellation of Cassiopeia. This is a very faint target; it took a lot of work to bring it out.

W.O. RedCat51
ASI 533 MC Pro camera
ASI 122 guide camera
Optolong L-Xtreme filter - could not image in Los Angeles without it.
Sky-Watcher EQM35 mount
ASI AIR Plus to rule them all.

50 ea 180 sec subs with darks from my library.
Stacking and processing in Pixinsight, finished image in Lightroom.

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SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

…I love seeing these…it makes my imagination soar…great work on these…!

Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

IC63, The ghost of Cassiopeia, 550 light-years away in the constellation of Cassiopeia. This is a very faint target; it took a lot of work to bring it out.

W.O. RedCat51
ASI 533 MC Pro camera
ASI 122 guide camera
Optolong L-Xtreme filter - could not image in Los Angeles without it.
Sky-Watcher EQM35 mount
ASI AIR Plus to rule them all.

50 ea 180 sec subs with darks from my library.
Stacking and processing in Pixinsight, finished image in Lightroom.

Beautiful shot. That filter looks like it works great for removing light pollution.

stepping beyond Loc: usa eastcoast

Very nice, love the detail and nebulosity of the ghost. kUDOS ! The L-extreme is doing a fine job on the Cali sky.