ESO 225-3 planetary in Norma

[Stevec35]

I first caught sight of this one when I imaged the nearby Shapley 1 a few years ago. I don't know if anyone else has attempted it but it's rather fainter than I expected. This is an almost 5 hour luminance only image and the planetary is still just barely there. Hopefully I'll get colour in a few days if the weather holds.

Cheers

Steve

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/ESO2253_STXL6303_RC14.htm

[FranckiM06]

It is great result and very nice image but why you didn't shot with Ha or OIII filters ? I think you will get more details in there.

[astroron]

Look forward to the finished product Steve.:)
Sure is faint though,if that's what you get for five hours.:eyepop:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[SkyViking]

That's great Steve, will be and amazing image once you're done collecting data.
I made the mistake of viewing your image in a bright room initially, and literally had to pan around to search for the planetary :lol:
It sure is a faint one, well done :thumbsup:

[Ric]

Wow, that's a faint one for sure.

Great work Steve

[RickS]

Well captured, Steve! It's almost the invisible nebula.

[telecasterguru]

Extraordinary.

Frank

[Stevec35]

I wouldn't say that but thanks



Thanks Rick



Thanks Ric



Thanks Rolf. I had to stretch to make sure I was pointing in the right place. Hope it does turn out amazing but don't hold your breath.



Thanks Ron. I thought it would be brighter for sure.



Thanks Francki. I always think luminance is a good starting point. I'll probably do Ha but I'm not sure if I'll do OIII as well as I think this one is pretty red.