Messier 22

I recently modified my astrophotography setup by adding a DIY power distribution box and making a bunch of software improvements. This is the first time I’m using the new configuration, and there’s still a lot to improve.

Author: Fernando Schuindt
License: CC BY 4.0
Camera: BCF-1 modified Canon T3i
Lens/Telescope: Askar FRA400 400mm f/5.6 quintuplet apochromat
Composition: 30x Light Frames 15” (7’30” total) ISO 1600, 25x dark, 25x flat, 25x bias
Processing: Stacking with DeepSky Stacker, Photoshop Levels adjustments and Camera Raw Filter
Location Name: Aracaju - Sergipe, Brazil
Bortle Scale: 7
Location Aprox. Coordinates: 10°58’11.2”S 37°02’32.5”W
Timestamp (Local Time): 07-13-2026 from 21:57h to 22:39h
Timezone: UTC-3 (No daylight saving time)
Outdoor temp.: 23° C
Outdoor humidity: 79%
Theme: M22
Center (RA, hms): 18h 36m 38.970s
Center (Dec, dms): -23° 53’ 36.869”
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Other Gear: Meade LX85 GEM, PHD2 guiding
Astrometry: https://nova.astrometry.net/user_images/16007997#annotated

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