099 DeepSky+NGC 7000 The North America Nebula+Ernie Jacobs+US Optolong Deep Sky Contest Submission 1 of 2 Category: Deep Sky Name: Ernie Jacobs USA Imaging Target and Title: NGC 7000 The North America Nebula Equipment Used and the Technical Card: Imaging Camera: Canon T6i (Ha Modified) Telescope: Explore Scientific Essential Series 80 mm APO Air Spaced Triplet Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Filter: Optolong L-eXtreme 2” Capture Software: N.I.N.A. Processing Software: PixInsight and Adobe Photoshop Exposure Details: 28 each @ 300 seconds ISO 1600 for a total exposure of 2 hours and 20 minutes (2.33 hours). 20 Darks / 50 Flats / 50 Bias Imaging Date and Location: 06/18/2022 Eden, NY USA (my backyard) Bortle: 4 Photo Story and Processing: First light with the L-eXtreme filter and first attempt trying to process an image in the pseudo–Hubble Palette. This was my backup. I was going to go across the street and try to capture Rho Ophiuchus with 50 mm lens and iOptron Sky-guider Pro. Didn't feel comfortable due to the wind (over 10 mph) even though it was predicted to settle down after midnight. I setup the imaging rig on the sturdier EQ6-R Pro. Decided to try out the L-eXtreme and wasn't expecting to get an image. Was able to get autofocus and plate solving working. Messed around with exposure settings while waiting for NGC 7000 to rise high enough. Started imaging around midnight. The wind settled down and guiding was excellent. Data looked amazing so I kept going until 3 am. Tried the "Hubble palette" for dual narrowband method shared by a member of the astronomy club I belong to. Processed in PixInsight with some finishing touches in Photoshop. Quantity Submitted: 1 of 2