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LBN 438

About this object

LBN 438 is a galactic dark nebula located in the constellation Lacerta. It is illuminated by interstellar radiation which is known as Extended Red Emission (ERE). LBN 438 is listed a an ionized HII region but has limited Ha signal. This image was taken with my 10" Carbon Fiber Astrograph working at f3.8 from the 2011 Chiefland fall star party in Chiefland, FL

Image Details

  • Optics : 10" Astrograph at f3.8
  • Mount: Mountain Instruments MI-250
  • Camera: QSI 583
  • Filters: Astrodon 31mm LRGB filters
  • Exposure: LRGB 380:160:160:190 RGB bin 2x2
  • Camera/Mount Control: Maxim DL 4.56, CCD Commander
  • Location: Chiefland fall star party 2011
  • Date: Oct 23-25 2011
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