During my cloud dodging last night, I slewed to this area. I couldn't get a guide star easily (even with 2.5 sec exposures), so this is based on ISO3200 images, 5 sec duration x 13.
No darks or flats, applied. And it's massively cropped, so I guess I need a bigger scope.
Well, yes, technically it's true I don't *need* a bigger scope, but this was basically a tiny spec on the camera's frame. It would be great to see it in more detail.
Great work! I'd love to go after planetary nebs but to do them justice (and give yourself a chance!) you really do need at least 2m of focal length for most of them.
I just looked for the Eskimo Nebula in Stellarium - it lists it as about 42" in size. Then I looked at the Ghost of Jupiter for comparison and I think the data Stellarium lists is wrong as it lists it at 20'48".
No matter, I do like these discussions - I often end up finding out all sorts of other interesting things!
Excellent Chris !. You can post larger pics of PN by cheating a bit. Upscale by say 4 or even 8 in PS and then sharpen. Sharpen does wonders on lots of data, even if its upscaled.
Interesting, re: upscaling, as I hadn't considered that. I just had a play around with it - I think I can see the possibilities, but I my data didn't show much more.
I think my original shot had some sharpening - it's something I've found useful as a near final step in a number of the images I process.
