M27

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astrnmr
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M27

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Latest image capture with SC 3 Pro.
Object: M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
Date(s): 07/02/2017
Location: Duenweg, MO, US
Sky: Clear
Bortle Sky: 5
Telescope: AT6 RC
Camera: QHY 163M
Filter Wheel: QHY CFW2-M (36mm 7 position)
Filters: Optolong 36mm LRGB
Exposure: R = 20 x 120s, G= 10 x 120s, B = 10 x 120s
Reducer/Correctors: .8x APO Reducer
Mount: iOptron iEQ45-GTN
Guider: ASI120MM
Guidescope: Astromania 60mm f/4 guidescope.
Software: SharpCap 3.1 Pro - Alpha Test, Adobe PS CS5, PixInsight
Processing: Captured using SharpCap 3.1 Pro - Alpha Test using livestack with autoflats and darks applied and using Sigma Clip stacking. Processed in PixInsight and adjusted in Photoshop.
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Outstanding image plus good capture details to help others.

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This is really superb work, astrnmr. My first attempt at M27 was feeble in comparison but I am working on it.

Comparing your photo to mine, I get a different sense of depth. Do you know of anyone who has advanced the art of combining astrophotos with distance information in order to give a holographic-like experience?
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Re: M27

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There are tutorials on youtube that discuss creating a 3D fly through using Blender (free download).
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Thanks for that, astrnmr. I remember seeing Blender offered for download on my Linux laptop, but I never took advantage of it.
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