M76
Date: 1/3/2016
Description: The Little Dumbbell Nebula, also known as Messier 76, NGC 650/651, the Barbell Nebula, or the Cork Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Perseus. [Ref: WikiPedia]
Sky Conditions: Clear sky, medium - urban light pollution (half moon) FWHM: 3 arc sec/pixel
Imaging: Exposure: 40 min (4 x 600sec/ea.) at 2x2 bin using RGB filters
Guiding: 8 sec at 2x2 bin using NOAG
Equipment:
SBIG STF8300M CCD (LRGB filters)
AT12RC at F8
Starlight Focuser NOAG w/SBIG ST402 guide camera AP1200 Mount
SW: Maxim DL V6, FocusMax, AP ASCOM V2, SkyX, PixIsight - calibration with darks, flats, bias and color correction
Observatory site : Northern VA