LDN 1235 - The Dark Shark Nebula - a photo on Flickriver

            This is a dark nebula in the constellation of Cepheus called the Dark Shark Nebula! This was probably the most difficult object I've ever imaged due to its extremely low brightness and *yet again* more issues with my flats. However, I'm so pleased with how it turned out. Fun fact, I've wanted to shoot this object for a long time, because it looks exactly like a shark, but also because I was actually bitten by a bull shark in 2012! It was on my left calf and could have been a lot worse had it been an inch higher or lower, but the Lord blessed me and my family. I recovered quickly and was right back to football and track in about 6 months. Anyway, it's been a fun story to tell throughout the years and I learned a lot through the experience. Thankfully I won't have to worry about this shark attacking me anytime soon :P I hope you guys enjoy! 
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Orion 8" Astrograph
iOptron CEM70
Skywatcher Quattro Coma Corrector
Stock Nikon D5500
ZWO ASI 120MM mini Guide Camera
ASIAIR Pro for acquisition
Processing in Pixinsight & Photoshop

Subs from 1/16,18/2021
86 x 300s lights @ ISO 200
No Darks
40 Flats
100 Bias
Total Integration Time: 7.17hrs
   

Taken on: January 25, 2021

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Sets appears in: • Nebulae

Groups appears in: • APOD Submissions • Amateur Astro-Photography more » • AAPOD Submissions « less

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