Dolphin Head Nebula and First Light SVbony 102ED

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

This is my first light with my SVbony ED-102. I like the FOV it gives and works well paired with my L-Extreme. I wouldn't use this scope with non NB filters - but in most cases - especially this nebula - I need NB to bring out the detail. This nebula is amazing in shape. Taken over multiple nights in Bortle 4 and mainly Bortle 2 210 x 4min ea.

Astrobin High Res here - https://astrob.in/uvew1n/0/

[Ant0nio (Tony)]

Very nicely done Paul, especially on this challenging target.

Best,
Tony

[Nikolas (Nik)]

so much potential with your setup, this image is excellent for a first light!!

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Very nice result Paul, on what is really one of the most amazing looking, science fiction like, deep sky objects

Mike

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Very nice result Paul, on what is really one of the most amazing looking, science fiction like, deep sky objects

Mike

Thanks Mike. Still can't get over how much this looks like a dolphin head!

Originally Posted by Nikolas

so much potential with your setup, this image is excellent for a first light!!

Thanks! Learning how to tame the aboration on the stars with this scope. Definitely only a NB scope. At 714 FL and a non reduced flattener it works!

Originally Posted by Ant0nio

Very nicely done Paul, especially on this challenging target.

Thanks! Even up at Wiruna dark sky and using IR/UV there was almost no nebulosity at all! Thank goodness for the duel band o3 ha filters.

Best,
Tony

[akairouz (Anthony)]

Wow! Impressive and inspiring image.

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Originally Posted by akairouz

Wow! Impressive and inspiring image.

Thanks Anthony! I was hoping to add some Ha to bring out the red but clouds might delay that until next season

[Ryderscope (Rodney)]

That’s great work Paul. A fascinating object and well presented.

[AG Hybrid (Adrian)]

That's an astonishing image. With an affordable telescope to boot!

[AdamJL]

Yep, great work on a difficult target.

[gregbradley]

Nicely done. I find this target intriguing. You did well to capture it with the bad weather that seems common these days.

Greg.

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Thanks guys. Yeah this nebula doesn't even show up when I shoot osc no filter! Needs loads of ha o3. The cloud seems to be a global phenomenon these days. Everyone complaining about small windows to take shots.

[Paul Haese]

That's a nice rendering of this object. It's long been on my list to get imaged. I'll have plenty of fine examples like this to compare when I do.

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

That's a nice rendering of this object. It's long been on my list to get imaged. I'll have plenty of fine examples like this to compare when I do.

Thanks Paul. Next season I plan on adding Ha