LBN 534 and VdB 158

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In Andromeda everybody expect to find the great M31 galaxy and a few more object. But also interesting very faint nebulas, like LBN 534, are present. The brightest and bluest part is also named VdB 158. Many objects are visible in the background, such as a small planetary nebula and many galaxies. Here are some 100% crops.


Technical Data
Optics TEC 140
Focal Length
 1011 mm
Focal Ratio f/7.2
Exposure Time 5h (single exp of 10 min)
CCD Canon EOS 5D with Baader filter
Sensitivity 800 ISO
Location Bogli (PC, Italian Appenines) at 1350 m height
Date
 8 December 2012
Mount Gemini G-41
Tracking Lodestar on an 80mm f/5 refractor
Temperature and humidity T= -5°C, RH=38%
Sky brightness at zenith (with SQM-L) 21.0 mag/arcsec^2
Notes Not very dark sky, maybe due to airglow and light pollution

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