Alpha Zhang

Entrant Statement: Vela breathes in luminous ripples, a vast shell cradling embers of shattered stars; layered light drifts like sea foam, guiding travelers—tenderness, awe, and courage home.

Location: Chile, DeepSkyChile

Equipment: Moravian G4-16000, Takahashi FSQ106EDX III, Astrodon LRGB Gen2 HaSIIOIII 5nm, TAK 0.72x Reducer 645RD

Exposure: 4Panels Mosaic,L/R/G/B 80×300s each=6h40m; Ha 420×300s=35h; SII 289×300s=24h05m; OIII 281×300s=23h25m;

Total Integration Time: Total Integration: 109h10m