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- Description: There is a lot in this field! the blue reflection nebula on the left are VdB15 (lower) and VdB14.
(upper) The large red emission nebula is SH2-202 and embedded in that is the small open cluster Stock 23, 14 arc
minutes across containing 25 stars. The small red nebula on the right is IC1871, leading to the Baby or Soul nebula.
- Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro at -15C, gain 100
- Filter: Antlia RGB and 3nm H-alpha filters
- Scope: Askar SQA55, 264mm f4.8
- Mount: ZWO AM5N
- Exposure: 8 x 10 minutes RGB, 8 x 15 minutes h-alpha for 6 hours total.
- Guiding: ASI210MM via ZWO OAG
- System Control: ASI Air+
- Location: near Elkwater, Alberta
- Date: September 23 2025
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