Night of 22–23 August 2026
2 objects · 3 h 2 min of light · 00:07–03:50 · Moon 75%
The telescope worked from 00:07 to 03:50 and shot Andromeda Galaxy and California Nebula, gathering 3 h 2 min of deep-sky light.
The Moon was a waxing gibbous at 75% illumination, a noticeable glow for broadband targets.
What was shot
| Time | Object | Filter | Exposure × frames | Stacked | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:07–01:10 | Andromeda Galaxy | none | 45 s × 69 | 69 / 69 | 52 min |
| 01:17–03:50 | California Nebula | dual-band | 120 s × 69 | 65 / 69 | 2 h 10 min |
What worked and what got in the way
- Frames from this night went into a finished image of Andromeda Galaxy.
- First night on California Nebula.
- The longest night for California Nebula: 2 h 10 min of light.
- Frames from this night went into a finished image of California Nebula.
- A bright Moon (75%) lit up the sky, which hurts broadband targets most; the dual-band filter copes better.