M1 Crab Nebula

 Posted: Feb 10th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Sw 150 pds
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount: HEQ5 Pro
Guide Scope: 60/240
Guide Camera: Zwo 120mm mini
Software: Pixinsight
Accessories: MPCC Baader Marklll
Exposure:
22 x 300" ISO/Gain: 100 - Optolong L-extreme
Yellow, Bortle 5 zone:
 Mozyr, Belarus
 Feb 10th, 2026
1 h 50 m
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Resolution: 2427x2272 px
Scale: 3569 KB
Second stack, a bit fresher. But the shooting conditions happened during a full moon. And as if a full moon wasn't enough, the Moon was only about 20 degrees away.

On the bright side, the dual-band filter brought out the nebula's filaments beautifully) As for the background, don't look at it—it's a mess that just won't quit.
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