The Heart Nebula (IC1805)

Located 7500 lightyears away in the cassiopeia constellation, the heart nebula is a giant emmission nebula, surrounding NGC896, an open star cluster.

Exposure: 1hrs 15min

Setup

• Scope: William Optics ZenithStar 80 ED II
• Lens: Skywatcher 0.85x Reducer/Flattener
• Camera: Canon EOS 60Da
• Filter: Optolong UHC
• Mount: Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 GT
• Guiding: Svbony SV165 Guide Scope with ZWO ASI 224MC
• Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro

Objects

• IC 1805
• NGC 896
• Melotte 15