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Septiembre 26

Sharpless - Greater Than
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As I am now into my second year of astrophotography, I am re-imaging objects in the Cygnus-Cepheus-Cassiopeia constellation corridor with techniques I have improved upon. The area is chock-full of targets. So full, in fact, that I ran out of time last year to image this one before it passed out of view for the winter. Lobster Claw Nebula is a new one for me and I'm glad I finally got to it. This is an exciting target because most astro targets have a rounded, bulbous look, but the Lobster Claw has two arcs that converge to a definitive angled point, lending to its namesake. Even in sub-exposures, it's possible to make out a shape that resembles the business end of a lobster. The Lobster Claw Nebula is a planetary nebula 11,000 light years away and is primarily composed of Hydrogen. Stewart Sharpless discovered it in 1959. As a complete surprise, I also captured the Bubble Nebula, located near the bottom of the image. I didn't realize the two nebulae were so close to one another and will compose this differently in future imaging sessions. 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 Scope: Skywatcher Esprit 100ED APO with Starizona .65 reducer Mount: ZWO AM5 Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Acquisition: ZWO ASIAir Plus, EAF, and EFW Processing: Siril, Lightroom, and PhotoShop SII: 180s x 22 Ha: 180s x 14 OIII: 180s x 30 Total integration time: 3.3 hours

Lobster Claw Nebula (SH2-157) and Bubble Nebula at the bottom edge (NGC 7635) in the SHO "Hubble" color palette. Details, gear, and stats in ALT text. 🔭 🧪
#science #astronomy #astrophotography #nebula #lobsterclawnebula #BubbleNebula #nebulaphotography #PlanetaryNebula #lobster #cosmos #Sharpless

Today the citizens of Aarhus had a musical introduction of Madama Butterfly at Musikkhuset. A lot of people showed up and it was really nice singing for them. #madamabutterfly #denjyskeopera #puccini #sharpless #baritone #aarhus #musikkhusetaarhus #operasingersofinstagram

Today is performance day. We will perform Madama Butterfly at Randers (a town not far from Aarhus, Denmark). Looking forward to a great performance with Yana Klein as Butterfly, first time on stage in this production. #denjyskeopera #madamabutterfly #puccini #sharpless