I shot “The Flaming Star” nebula with my telescope and QHY183C camera while the Moon was out. I was able to do so by using the Optolong L-eXtreme dual-band narrow band filter. The Flaming Star nebula also known as IC 405 is located in the constellation Auriga (The Charioteer). This nebula is about 1,500 light-years away.

Acquisition Details:
Date: March 12th and 15th, 2022
Scope: Meade Series 6000 70mm Quad APO Refractor
Camera: QHY183C
Mount: Celestron Advanced VX
Focuser: ZWO EAF
Guide Scope: ZWO 30 F4 MINI
Guide Camera: ASI120MMmini
Filter: Optolong L-eXtreme
Integration: 71 x 180s (3 hrs. 33 min.)
Camera Temp: -15 C
Software: N.I.N.A., Stellarium, Deep Sky Stacker, Adobe Photoshop 2022, PhotoKemi Star Tools
20 Darks
40 Flats
40 Dark Flats