Flaming Star Nebula and Cone Nebula

[crimbfighter]

IC 405, also known as the Flaming Star Nebula (#)1 and the Cone Nebula, also known as the Christmas Tree Nebula (#2). Imaged on 12/3/22 from the back yard.

Equipment:
WO Redcat51 scope, 250mm f/4.9
ZWO ASI 2600MC Pro
Optolong L-Pro
ZWO Mini Guide Scope
Orion Starshoot autoguide camera
Celestron AVX
ZWO EAF
Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Micro
MeLE Quieter3Q mini PC running Windows 11

Aquisition Software:
Sequence Generator Pro
PHD2

Processing Software:
Pixinsight
Photoshop

Flaming Star Nebula
45 light frames @ 240sec, gain 100, -10C
Darks, flats, and bias frames
Total integrated exposure: 3hrs

Cone Nebula
59 light frames @ 240sec, gain 100, -10C
Darks, flats, and bias frames
Total integrated exposure: 3.9hrs

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[jeffashman]

Another wonderful couple of astro shots!