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Taken on September 25, 2002 and October 1, 2002 from backyard in Castro Valley, Ca.
9 exposures of 10 minutes and 6 exposures of 15 minutes through Schuler Hydrogen Alpha filter (9nm). Three exposures of five minutes taken through Optec IR-Blocking Green and Blue filters. Total image exposure time = 3 1/2 hours.
To see this image in Hydrogen Alpha only click here.
AP155EDF f/7 imaging scope
FLI IMG1024S Dream Machine Imaging Camera @ -25C
TV101 guide scope
ST7E NABG guide camera
AP1200GTO mount
Optec TCF-S focuser