The Pillars of creation, After many nights of bad weather (over 3 months), and other issues, last week I had the privilege to capture this breathtaking target, also it was the last image using the EdgeHD & Hyperstar, I am moving to a new a setup. The diffraction spikes on stars turn out amazing, A special thanks to my friend and mentor Ahmed Wegdan for the design of the hyperstar cable management and long nights helping me to get my setup collimated properly, and sharing some Pixinsight tips.
Telescope Celestron EdgeHD 9.25"
Camera ZWO ASI2600MC DUO
Mount iOptron CEM120
Accessories Starizona HyperStar 9.25 v4 (HS4-C925)
Filters IDAS NBZ UHS f/1.4-f/2 2"
Location: Matthews, NC
Date: June 2024