SCOTTSVILLE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC LANDMARK FOUNDATION
SCOTTSVILLE, VA
![NGC7293_20201014 NGC 7293 / C 63 / The Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula located about 650 light years away. This beautiful object demonstrates the inescapable death of a star as it expels its atmosphere into space at the end of its life. The exposed core of the dying star can be seen in the nebula's center, ionizing the surrounding shell with powerful ultraviolet radiation. The blue-green color comes from doubly ionized oxygen and the red from ionized hydrogen. Inevitably, our Sun will suffer a similar fate in a few billion years.
I'm finally back with another deep-sky astrophoto. The data for this image has been sitting in the archives since 2020, I just never had the time and energy to focus on it until now. My image processing skills (and the tools in PixInsight) have improved dramatically over the last 4 years, so it was worth waiting!
Total integration: 22 hours 45 minutes (1365 minutes from 884 subs)
08/25/19: 106 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/29/19: 116 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/30/19: 111 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/31/19: 135 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
09/04/19: 87 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
10/03/19: 42 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/04/19: 110 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/24/19: 60 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/28/19: 79 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/14/20: 38 x 360 seconds ISO1600 [Bortle 4]
Camera: Canon T3i (stock/unmodified)
Telescope: Explore Scientific ED80 f/6.0 Apochromatic Refractor (with ES field flattener)
Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G
Guide scope: Svbony 50mm f/4.0 Guide Scope
Guide camera: Orion StarShoot AutoGuider
Capturing software: N.I.N.A., PlateSolve2, PHD2
Processing software: PixInsight
Bortle Class 6 ~19.32 mag/arcsec^2 (Charlottesville, VA)
Bortle Class 4 ~20.89 mag/arcsec^2 (Simeon, VA)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53546748290_6d54a93b17.jpg)
The Scottsville Museum and Historic Landmark Foundation is a nonprofit organization in Scottsville, Virginia, dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, heritage, and culture of the Scottsville area. Founded in 1974, the museum is housed in two historical buildings, the 18th-century Masonic Lodge and the 19th-century William Bradford House. It is supported by the local community, businesses, and grants from the National Park Service, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, and other organizations.
The museum features a wide variety of exhibits and displays that showcase the history of the Scottsville area and its people. Visitors can explore the Mason Lodge and learn about the town's history, discover local artifacts, and view a variety of artifacts from the American Revolution, Civil War, and more. The museum also has a variety of educational programs and activities, such as lectures, demonstrations, and programs for children.
The museum also serves as a resource center for the preservation of historic buildings and sites in the area. Through the foundation, local citizens are able to research and document the history of Scottsville, preserve and protect its buildings, and promote its heritage.
The Scottsville Museum and Historic Landmark Foundation is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. The museum also hosts a variety of special events, including an annual Heritage Day celebration in May and a Christmas Open House in December.
SCOTTSVILLE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC LANDMARK FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SCOTTSVILLE VA. US MID #8405100298
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
![NGC7293_20201014 NGC 7293 / C 63 / The Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula located about 650 light years away. This beautiful object demonstrates the inescapable death of a star as it expels its atmosphere into space at the end of its life. The exposed core of the dying star can be seen in the nebula's center, ionizing the surrounding shell with powerful ultraviolet radiation. The blue-green color comes from doubly ionized oxygen and the red from ionized hydrogen. Inevitably, our Sun will suffer a similar fate in a few billion years.
I'm finally back with another deep-sky astrophoto. The data for this image has been sitting in the archives since 2020, I just never had the time and energy to focus on it until now. My image processing skills (and the tools in PixInsight) have improved dramatically over the last 4 years, so it was worth waiting!
Total integration: 22 hours 45 minutes (1365 minutes from 884 subs)
08/25/19: 106 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/29/19: 116 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/30/19: 111 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/31/19: 135 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
09/04/19: 87 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
10/03/19: 42 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/04/19: 110 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/24/19: 60 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/28/19: 79 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/14/20: 38 x 360 seconds ISO1600 [Bortle 4]
Camera: Canon T3i (stock/unmodified)
Telescope: Explore Scientific ED80 f/6.0 Apochromatic Refractor (with ES field flattener)
Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G
Guide scope: Svbony 50mm f/4.0 Guide Scope
Guide camera: Orion StarShoot AutoGuider
Capturing software: N.I.N.A., PlateSolve2, PHD2
Processing software: PixInsight
Bortle Class 6 ~19.32 mag/arcsec^2 (Charlottesville, VA)
Bortle Class 4 ~20.89 mag/arcsec^2 (Simeon, VA)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53546748290_6d54a93b17_b.jpg)
Contact SCOTTSVILLE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC LANDMARK FOUNDATION
SCOTTSVILLE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC LANDMARK FOUNDATION
PO BOX 101
SCOTTSVILLE
VA
24590
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SCOTTSVILLE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC LANDMARK FOUNDATION Information
| MID # | 8405100298 |
| Name | SCOTTSVILLE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC LANDMARK FOUNDATION |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 237127463 |
| NTEECC | A50 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201312 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 37.798085, -78.463509 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 065 US Census Tract: 020300 US Census Block: 3020 |