NGC7000

NGC7000 is well known as the North American Nebula for its obvious resemblance to its namesake. It is a very large emission nebula that is located very close to Deneb, in the constellation of Cynus. This particular image concentrates on the lower portion, which contains 'Mexico' and a large, well defined structure known as the Great Wall.

Please use the links to scan the larger versions of this image. This image is only 33 percent of full sized.

Image info:

10" Homebuilt Newtonian

Starlight Express SXV-M25 one-shot ccd camera

35x5 and 1x4 (total of 179 mins)

f/3 with Keller Corrector

Stacked (w/SD) and color conversion in Maxim and tweaks in PS (no flats)) - RRGB image

guided with the Tak Sky90 and SX guide head

9.22.06

Pine Hill Campground