NGC6914 is an emissions and reflection nebula, located about 5000 light years away in the direction of the constellation Cygnus. It is near the Butterfly Nebula (IC1318), located at a similar distance.
Optics: Pentax 75 SDHF F/6.7 500mm. APO Refractor
Mount: N-EQ6 SW (Geoptik modded) on Gemini Q-Lock tripod
Camera: ATIK 314L+ with ATIK USB Filter Wheel
Filters: Astronomik LRGB Type II
Guiding Systems: ATIK 16IC on Scopos 80/480mm Achromatic Refractor
Dates/Times: 16 October 2009
Location: Vaccera - Angrogna - Turin - Italy
Exposure Details: L:R:G:B => 182:35:35:35 = > (26x7):(5x7):(5x7):(5x7) [num x minutes]
Cooling Details: -18 °C
Acquisition: Maxim DL/CCD, Perseus
Processing: DSS, Maxim DL/CCD, Photoshop CS2, Noise Ninja
