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The Soul Nebula

Giuseppe De Pace, Turin, Italy, July–August 2023

Giuseppe says: “I chose IC 1848, the Soul Nebula, as my target due to its intricate detail and stunning colour palette. The data capture for this image was challenging as I had to battle against light pollution and bad weather, but the processing went smoothly and I'm pleased with the end result.”

Equipment: QHYCCD QHY268M Pro camera, Askar FRA600 f/5.6 astrograph, Sky-Watcher

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