M78 HaRGB

M78 (NGC2064 2067 & 2068) HaRGB This image shows a combination of reflection nebula surrounding M78 as well as the edge of the emission nebula known as Bernard's Loop (Sh2-276)
Telescope:	AP-130 at F/5.4 (700mm) and AP 600 GoTo Mount with STV on AP 80mmGuidescope
Exposure:	8 x 30 mins Custom Scientific Ha Filter & ST-10 CCD
Exposure:	Red = 9 x 15 mins, Green = 10 x 10 mins, Blue= 9 x 15 mins CFW-8 & ST-10 CCD IDAS light pollution filter used with all RGB exposures.
Tracking:	Average FWHM = 3 arcsec
Location:	My Driveway (Huntertown, IN), Moderate Light Pollution
Date:	Dec 2001
Processing:	CCDsoft5 and RoboFocus for acquistion
	MaxIM and PhotoShop for processing
	HaRGB Process (Details) and Grain Reduction using Grain Surgery