This dataset captures the Flame Nebula and Tadpoles region through 40 hours of total integration time, gathered between December 20, 2025, and January 5, 2026. The acquisition employed a William Optics Zenth Star 73 telescope paired with a Player One Posiden camera, mounted on a Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro. The imaging sequence comprises 270 unfiltered frames at 240 seconds each, supplemented by 330 frames through an Optolong L-extreme narrowband filter, also at 240-second exposures. This dual-filter approach balances broadband detail with enhanced emission line contrast.
The dataset is released under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, placing it in the public domain with no copyright restrictions. All frames are available as a free download, providing accessible raw material for processing, research, or educational projects focused on this emission-rich stellar nursery complex.
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