Here is the latest from Southeast U.S. (where it dipped into the 50's one night )! This was imaged over several nights in November and December using the AT8RC and QSI 683 wsg-8.
RGB data: 50 minute Red, Green and Blue (binned 2x2)
Ha: 5 hours (binned 1x1) using the 8 inch RCT.
Processed in Photoshop CS5
Imaging telescope: Astro-Tech 8" Ritchey-Chrétien (FL 1625mm).
Imaging camera: QSI 683 wsg-8
Losmandy G-11 with Gemini II
Astrodon Tru-balance E-Series Generation II LRGB filters
Astrodon 5nm Ha filter
Please click the image for a higher resolution image. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.