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Telescope: Stellarvue SV80-25 80mm Triplet & SV Focal Reducer | Designation: The mixed emission and reflection nebulae IC 59 and IC 63, are seen in this image, riding above the bright star gamma Cassiopeia. Gamma Cas forms the middle star in the famous "W" shape of the Cassiopeia constellation. It is an odd Be type variable with an extremely fast rotation rate, associated with loss of mass and significant changes in brightness over the years. This highly luminous star is responsible for energizing the emission front of IC 59 and IC 63, causing it to glow red in Ha light. Behind the emission front is the less energetic reflection component that shines with predominantly blue light. |
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Mount: Ioptron IEQ30 Pro | Constellation: Cassiopeia. |
Camera: ZWO ASI294 Pro OSC with the Optolong L-Pro filter | Imaged With ZWO ASIAIR Pro |
Guiding:ZWO 120 Mini Guider | Type: Emission / Reflection Nebula. |
Exposure Data: 50 - 10 minute sub exposures with the L-Pro Filter. | Position: R.A. 00h 59m 29s , Dec +°60 54' 40" |
Processed using PixInsight and PhotoShop image processing | Date: September 2021 |
Data Acquisiton, Reduction and Processing by Jim Janusz | Imaging Location: Roadrunner Observatory, backyard, Palm Desert CA |
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