George Buckberry images taken on the 2nd Nov 2025

Three super images by member George Buckberry taken on the 2nd November 2025 using a Dwarf3 smart scope.  All the images were run through Stella Studio.

  • The Moon
  • 300 stacked images at 15S exp, Gain10 and a Vis filter used.
  • The Veil Nebula
  • A four panel mosaic of 200 stacked images at 15S exp, Gain60 and a Duo Band filter used.
  • NGC281 Pacman Nebula
  • 710 stacked images in total at 15S exp, Gain60 and a Duo Band filter used.  The image consists of three image data sets Mega Stacked.

NGC 281 PACMAN NEBULA by member Neil Webster

A stunning image of NGC 281 the PACMAN NEBULA by member Neil Webster.

''Shot with an 89% Moon which made processing a challenge!! But, Gradient X Terminator saved the day!!'' said Neil

Image taken using - AA115mm APO, EQ6 R, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L Enhance Filter, Orion 50mm Guide Scope and ZWO ASI290 MM Guide Camera.

Processed using APT, PHD, Nebulosity, PS (Camera Raw), Star X Terminator, and Gradient X Terminator.

45 x 240s Light, 12 x Darks, 30 x Flats/Bias

St Marys Platt, Kent 02/11/2025.

To see a higher resolution image of the nebula taken by Neil click the link below to be taken to Neil's flickr page at https://www.flickr.com/photos/137388222@N05/54905884718/

 

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