Nebulae M78 + Gianni Lacroce + L-QEF, HA

Nebulae M78

Filter: Optolong  L-QEF and HA filters

Credit: Gianni Lacroce (Italy)

 

 

 

Nebulae M78 (top left) and the Black Man Nebula Ldn1622 (bottom right)
two very beautiful nebulae in a single shot that tries to reproduce the symbolism of Yin and Yang: M78 a reflection nebula crossed by a dark cloud and Ldn1622 a dark nebula contrasted on the inside by the reflection nebula VDB62, divided by part of Barnard's ring.

 

 

Equipment: 
Telescope: Askar fra600 reduced to f3.9
Camera: Zwo Asi 2600 mc duo, Zwo Asi 2600 mm
Mount: Zwo Am5
Filters: Optolong L-qef filter, Ha
Sgpro acquisition software