ROAST ::

August 22. The sky cleared after 2am so I managed to catch the Pleiades again, and here’s a megastack of the two sessions:

Much improved, particularly the nebulosity around Alcyone in the centre of the image. The Mini managed to miss a satellite trail passing through it though.

Details:
Target: M 45 (The Pleiades)
Megastack session 1:
Equipment: Dwarf Mini, Astro filter, perfect EQ
 Time: 2026-08-15 02:35..04:16
 Integration: 1hr 12mins (163×30secs, +5 failures), gain 40
 Conditions: Clear; Bortle 6
Megastack session 2:
Equipment: Dwarf Mini, Astro filter, perfect EQ
 Time: 2026-08-23 02:39..04:19
 Integration: 1hr 12mins (164×30secs, +3 failures), gain 50
 Conditions: Slightly hazy, clearing; Bortle 6
Total integration: 2hrs 24mins
Processing: PhotoDesk equalisation, gamma

And so to bed…