The whole Chook - not just the Parson's Nose

[pmrid]

A week or so back I posted some images of IC2948 taken with a WOFLT110. But, I was told, that is not the whole chicken. For that one needs a 3 degree-a-side shot based on Lambda Cent.

Well, I love a challenge. So here it is. Different scope though. This one is with the BabyQ with a .73 reducer.

Details are:
16x5 minute subs,
ATIK LE4000, Lodestar
G11, FLI/PDF focuser,
SX OAG/FW,
Baader 5nm Ha.

But wait, there's more. Since this was both the first clear night in months and also this scopes first light with new focuser and reducer, I also revisited another old favorite in NGC3576 and 3603 - but in the wider field to show all the region. 10x5 minute subs - otherwise same details as above.

Details
Enjoy.

Peter

[RickS]

The Baby-Q and reducer are working well, Peter! Both very nice images.

Cheers,
Rick.

[Larryp]

Very nice, Peter!

[DavidTrap]

I can actually see a chicken in that!

DT

[strongmanmike]

Great results Pete! Both good deep Ha captures (hot on the heals of Marc A and John G), and yes in such a wide field, as always...I can see that Hen ;) :thumbsup:

Mike

[DavidTrap]

Had a spare moment to outline the chook.

It's coming into land, screaching at whatever it's about to land on - think "Attack of the Killer Chicken"! :shrug::help:

DT

[pmrid]

Thanks guys. Much appreciate your kind words.
Peter

[dvj]

Great images. Would love to seem them larger.

jg

[gregbradley]

Very nice Ha image Pete. Good to see the PDF put to work!

FSQ and reducer is one of the great combos.

Greg.

[pmrid]

Thanks John. I'd love to see larger images too but you can only do so much with a 4MP sensor:sadeyes:

I'll wait until after ISON has been and gone and then think about my next milleniium goal - like a U16 or something similar:)

Peter

[RickS]

If your camera is lighter than your scope you're just not trying hard enough, Peter :lol:

[pmrid]

Good one. Sad, but true. Who said size does not matter!! What rot.


Peter

[el_draco]

Looks more like a stunned plover :lol:

[ozstronomer]

Nice chook Pete, finally after looking at pics of IC2948 that I can actually see a chicken.

Looks like that Baby Q will provide some nice images, maybe a 4 panel Mosaic might be the next project ? ;)

[pmrid]

That, or a 16803. Mosaic will be cheaper!

Peter

[Enrique]

This is the first time I can see the "pollo". Beautiful image,

Regards,

Enrique

[Ross G]

Great looking photo Peter.

Nice detail.

Ross.

[RobF]

Yep, nice poultry Peter.
Wish I'd had a chance to see that much sky lately :rolleyes: