So this image came to fruition mainly out of a desire to test an SVBony SV220 filter that I bought but never got a chance to use. I selected NGC 6888 because it was very low in the sky, definitely in the murk of skyglow, with a near full moon; essentially stress testing the filter with the worst possible conditions. That being said, I am honestly extremely happy with what I have gotten and will probably use this filter any time I feel a need to shoot emission nebulae and the likes.
Obligatory gear list:
- Celestron CG5
- StellaMira 80mm F6.25
- Altair Hypercam 183c – the non-TEC model
- 2" SVBony UV-IR Cut Filter
- 2" SVBony SV220; 7nm Narrowband Filter (Ha & Oiii)
- Basic 30mm F4 Guide Scope and SVBony SV305 Pro
29x240s Lights @ 100 Gain; Darks, Flats & Bias all used. Edited in Photoshop, Siril used for and background extraction, Noise XTerminator back in PS.
As always, all tips for improvement are greatly appreciated!
by HollyEpicSecondAcc