SkyShed Pod Observatory Tour and First Light from the Dome - Photographing the California Nebula

Hi Everyone,

I have finally got my new astronomy observatory (SkyShed Pod Dome Observatory) up and running in my garden. In this video I give you a tour of the observatory and capture first light from the SkyShed Pod. I captured the California Nebula (NGC 1499/Sh2-220). The California Nebula is a fantastic and colourful target for this time of the year, I hope you like it.

If you have any tips or advice for me regarding the SkyShed Pod Observatory, please let me know in the comments below.

Olly’s Astrobin for full res image:
https://www.astrobin.com/1kml6m/

Nevada PSW 30:
https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/...

Pro Breeze 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...

Halfords flooring (I needed two packs to cover the floor):
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage...

Image information
California Nebula:
Askar FRA400
ZWO Asi 2600mm pro
Antlia 3nm SHO filters
Ioptron CEM60 
Asiair Pro & Plus
120mini guide camera 
ZWO F4 mini guide scope
ZWO EAF

Data:
Ha - 56 x 420s
Oiii - 75 x 420s
Sii - 44 x 420s
Edited in Pixinsight

If you are into wildlife, I also include a short video on some local foxes that have been photographing.


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