The Coiling Dragon
Messier 78 writhes in Orion's nebula, coiling restlessly like an asian dragon within a heaven of smoke and glimpses of fire.
Its getting a bit late in the season for M78, I had to do two half nights as this target sinks earlier into the west. The common refain "needs more integration time" certainly applies as the noise is quite visible still, but unfortunately I won't be able to do it justice until it comes back around next time.
| 2024-02-08 to 2024-02-09 | Regan's Ford, Western Australia | ASI2600MC | SkyWatcher Esprit 120ED | f/7 | UV/IR cut filter | Skywatcher NEQ6 mount | AsiAir Plus | 1 x panel | Gain 100 | 30x480s |
