Sh2-171 Central Region

 Posted: Feb 28th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Askar 71F
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount: JUWEI 14
Guide Scope: Askar 32 f4
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini
Software: Siril, StarNet++
Accessories: CAA, EAF, EFW, ASIAIR MINI, Askar Reducer x 0.75, Gemini PowerBox
Exposure:
21 x 300" ISO/Gain: 100 - Optolong L-eXtreme
Orange, Bortle 6 zone:
 Samara, Russia
 Feb 6th, 2026
1 h 45 m
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Resolution: 2659x2497 px
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I shot it with whatever time I had left. I think this target requires at least 10 hours—it's just too noisy otherwise. It should be taken with a short focal length, as it's also a fairly large nebula. With my current setup, it would take painfully long. For now, let it be like this.
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