Cigar Galaxy

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I’ve been trying to get the Ha emissions illuminated with my C11 edge and 6200MC using the Optolong L Ultimate filter. Thus far I’ve obtained almost 9 hours of imaging split evenly between Broadband and Dual Narrowband - I’m thinking another 5 with the filter might do it.📷 IMG_8591.jpegIMG_8591.jpeg

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Oops forgot the full view📷 IMG_8592.jpegIMG_8592.jpeg

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