The Western Veil Nebula

Astrophotography
#1

The Western Veil Nebula aka the Witch’s Broom is a portion of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant.

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Gear Used:
Telescope: WilliamOptics ZS81
Reducer/Field Flattener: William Optics Flat 6A-III
Mount: SkyWatcher HEQ5-Pro
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro cooled to 0°C
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 120MM
Guide Scope: William Optics Uniguide 50mm
Filter: Optolong L-eNhance
Lights: 10x360 seconds
Darks: 3 frames
Bias: 10 frames
Gain: 101
Offset: 50

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#2

Great pic , well done !!!

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#3

Hi the honoured one here
What is gain and what is offset

#4

Hi the honoured one here
What kind of image processing software did you use to create this image ( assuming this is non linear :sweat_smile::sweat_smile:)
Thanks in advance

#5

Superb @siva. I’m still waiting for clouds to clear here.