SUNSET: 
0
Photographer:
STAstro
Location of Photo:
United Kingdom
Date/Time of photo:
6 Months Data
Equipment:
ASI6200 MM Pro
Description:
In the boundless theatre of the night sky, a spectacle of cosmic proportions gently unfolds. Here, through the unblinking eye of my camera, we witness the Heart and Soul Nebulae, celestial bodies of unimaginable scale and beauty. Captured in the vivid hues of the Hubble Palette, this image is the culmination of over 68 hours of patient vigil over the course of six months, a testament to the relentless march of time and space. The Heart Nebula, known as IC 1805, and its companion, the Soul Nebula, IC 1848, are more than mere clusters of gas and dust. They are incubators of stars, cosmic nurseries where new celestial lives begin. Nestled within is the charmingly named Fish Head Nebula, a smaller star-forming region within this grand cosmic landscape. Each pixel of this mosaic is a story, a tiny fragment of the universe's narrative, captured through the artful blend of sulphur, hydrogen, and oxygen emissions. As we gaze upon this image, we are not merely observers but voyagers, embarking on an odyssey across the galaxy. It invites us to ponder our place in this magnificent universe, a reminder of both our insignificance and our profound connection to the cosmos. In the grand scheme of things, this image is but a fleeting glimpse into the eternal dance of the cosmos. It is a humble offering to the beauty and complexity of the universe, a universe that continues to captivate and inspire us with its endless mysteries. Catalog Names: IC 1805 (Heart Nebula) IC 1848 (Soul Nebula) Fish Head Nebula (Part of the Heart Nebula) Dates: 16 May 2023 · 17 May 2023 · 20 May 2023 · 21 May 2023 · 25 May 2023 · 26 May 2023 · 27 May 2023 · 28 May 2023 · 15 Jun 2023 · 16 Jun 2023 · 24 Jun 2023 · 25 Jun 2023 · 26 Jun 2023 · 13 Jul 2023 · 16 Jul 2023 · 17 Jul 2023 · 19 Jul 2023 · 20 Jul 2023 · 25 Jul 2023 · 26 Jul 2023 · 6 Aug 2023 · 7 Aug 2023 · 9 Aug 2023 · 10 Aug 2023 · 17 Aug 2023 · 20 Aug 2023 · 22 Aug 2023 · 5 Sep 2023 · 9 Sep 2023 · 15 Sep 2023 · 23 Sep 2023 · 29 Sep 2023 · 8 Oct 2023 · 9 Oct 2023 · 14 Oct 2023 · 15 Oct 2023 · 6 Nov 2023 · 7 Nov 2023 · 10 Nov 2023 · 11 Nov 2023 · 14 Nov 2023 · 15 Nov 2023 · 19 Nov 2023 · 20 Nov 2023 · 22 Nov 2023 · 24 Nov 2023 · 25 Nov 2023 Frames: Chroma H-alpha 3nm Bandpass 50 mm: 213×300″(17h 45′) (gain: 100.00) -10°C bin 1×1 Chroma OIII 3nm Bandpass 50 mm: 303×300″(25h 15′) (gain: 100.00) -10°C bin 1×1 Chroma SII 3nm Bandpass 50 mm: 303×300″(25h 15′) (gain: 100.00) -10°C bin 1×1 Equipment: Imaging Camera: ZWO Astronomy Cameras ASI6200MM Pro Gain 100 -10C Imaging Scope: Sharpstar Optics 20032PNT F3.2 Paraboloid Astrograph Filters: Chroma 50mm 3nm Filters Filterwheel: ZWO Astronomy Cameras 7x EFW Guide Camera: ZWO Astronomy Cameras ASI290MM Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ8 Pro German Equatorial Mount Auto Focuser: Primalucelab Sesto Senso2 Environmental conditions: Primalucelab ECCO2 Observatory Control: Primalucelab Eagle Eagle 4 Pro Roof Control: Talon RoR Image Acquisition: Main Sequence Software Sequence Generator Pro Image Calibration and Stacking: Astro Pixel Processor Image Processing: PixInsight, EZ Processing Suite, Russ Croman's BlurXterminator and StarExterminator
