IC 434 and NGC 2024 in Orion

IC 434, the Horsehead Nebula, and

NGC 2024, the Flame Nebula, in Orion.

Date:  22 October 2022

FOV:  approximately 168' × 110'; the angular size of NGC 2024 is about 30'

Telescope:  Stellarvue SVX102T + SFFR.74 reducer (535mm f/5.25)

Guiding:  ZWO ASI120MM mini mono guide camera,

Stellarvue F050G 50mm guide scope

Computer:  ASIair pro Raspberry Pi

Mount:  iOptron CEM40

Camera:  ZWO ASI071MC Pro Cooled (-10°C) Color CMOS

Filter:  Optolong L-eNhance narrow dual band (62 frames)

Stacking:  Sixty-two 240 second frames, gain 240

Total Time:  4 hours 8 minutes

Processing:  GIMP – Levels, Curves, Saturation, Dim Stars with Value Propagate

Location:  Cherry Springs State Park near Coudersport, PA