Messier 10, or M10, is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation of Ophiuchus. It is estimated to be 14,300 light years away from Earth. M10 is roughly 83 light years in diameter.
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• With PixInsight: ☞ Calibrate, star-align, and integrate subframes ☞ Background neutralization ☞ Histogram transformation ☞ Process for high-dynamic range, 9 levels • Noise reduction with Topaz DeNoise AI • Final tweaking and sizing in Photoshop CS6 |
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• 2021: June 28, 29, 30 (these were guiding tests – only a few frames each night) • Louisa County, Virginia, USA |
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• TMB-130SS APO refractor @ f/7 on an A-P 1200 mount • ZWO ASI-1600MC Pro color camera • Guided with a ZWO ASI-120M camera on a 60mm f/5 scope • Imaging and autoguiding with MaxIm DL 6.20 • Automated image acquisition with ACP Observatory Control |
Updated May 23, 2023