Sharpless 2-27 ( Sh2-27 ) Emission Nebula in Halpha

3 x 30 minutes

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4 x 30 minutes

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Taken on July 1, 2006 from Montebello Open Space Preserve near Palo Alto, Ca. and on July 2, 2006 at Fremont Peak State Park near San Juan Bautista, Ca.

Pentax Takumar 55mm f/3.5 medium format (6x7) camera lens 

FLI IMG6303E Imaging camera operated at -26C

Takahashi FCT76 guide scope

ST7ME guide camera operated at -15C

FLI CFW7 color filter wheel

FLI DF2 Digital Focuser

Custom made camera lens adapter system

4 exposures of 30 minutes through 6nm Halpha Filter

Two hours  total exposure time