These are my submission for the Sky-WatcherUSA Target of the Month (TOTM) for 2025. I tag posts related to the TOTM with the tag SkywatcherUSA TOTM.
January 2025 – Barnard’s Loop
Here is my attempt at a portion of Barnard’s Loop for the January 2025 Sky-WatcherUSA TOTM. I framed up between NGC 2112 and M 78 and capture 120 x 180 second exposures overnight on 01/02/2025.
TOTM Submission Date: 01/03/2025
Equipment
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Primary Scope: Astro-Tech AT66ED, .8 Focal Reducer (320mm, F/4.8)
Filter: ZWO Duo-Band
Primary Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro, Cooled to -10 C
Guide Scope: SVBONY SV106 60mm
Guide Camera: OSSAG
Software: NINA, Siril, PixInsight
Exposures: 120 x 180 seconds, 121 gain, 30 offset, bin 2×2
Blog post: http://www.suffolksky.com/2025/01/03/01-02-2025-a-piece-of-barnards-loop/
