NGC6164 CDK data added

[gregbradley]

I did this image using my TEC180 fluorite. Its often imaged with RCs and CDKs so the core was lacking a little in detail compared to other images on the net taken with larger scopes.

I took some narrowband data of this last night with the CDK. The first couple of hours was rubbish data and to my surprise when I checked the subs this morning the seeing improved remarkably at around 11pm. So I had some quite nice data.

I added this to the centre ejecta nebula to give it more detail so the image is not massively different but it now has decent detail in the centre nebula.

http://upload.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/156022968/large

http://upload.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/156022968/original

Greg.

[RickS]

Good depth on the OIII shell too, Greg.

Cheers,
Rick.

[gregbradley]

Thanks Rick. I was happy with the O111. My dark site is good for those sorts of dim things.

Greg.

[LewisM]

Lovely Greg.

Do post a shot of the TEC180 one day - I'd love to see it. I kind of have the fluorite affliction too :)

[gregbradley]

Yes Fluorite is a wonderful lens material.

An older photo of it:

http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/108063178

Its about as big a refractor as you would want to handle. Heavy-ish but handleable.

I suppose a 200 would be OK. I see Yuri is taking orders now for a 250mm of some newish Russian design. Only $46,000 or so!

Greg.

[alpal]

Top image Greg.
You really have some nice telescopes.

cheers
Allan

[gregbradley]

Thanks Allan. Yes I do. The AP140 is beautiful as well. Its sometimes hard to chose which one to use.
Better to use one for a while as they all have their own adapters etc.

Greg.

[ReaPerMan]

Really nice picture Greg.

[gregbradley]

Thanks Paul.

Greg.

[telecasterguru]

I like the image as well. Nice detail.

Frank

[astronobob]

Mind blowing Capture Greg ,,,

[gregbradley]

Thanks Frank



Wow, thanks Bob. I appreciate your compliment

Greg.

[Shiraz]

Another beauty Greg - very deep and detailed.

[gregbradley]

Cheers Ray.

Greg.

[Leonardo70]

Very nice Greg. Wonderful object.

All the best,
Leo

[gregbradley]

Cheers Leo.

Greg.