Abell 36, planetary nebula.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Hi,

This was imaged the same night as my recent Abell 33 image, 36 is a much tougher DSO to process.
Digging it out of the background took 5 attempts.

Abell 36 is Magnitude 13.0 and a angular diameter of 293 arc seconds. It's not as spectacular as 33.

Here's some more info.

http://www.capella-observatory.com/ImageHTMLs/PNs/Abell36.htm


8” F/4 astrograph , baader type 3 coma corrector,. HEQ Pro 5 mount, orion mini guider.
Camera.
Unmodded Cannon 1100D plus cooler box. 56 subs x 2 minutes at ISO 6400. Stacked in Deep Sky Stacker .Processed in Photoshop Cs2..

Cheers,

Justin.

[cometcatcher]

Great shot Justin! I've got a feeling how tough this one must be. I want it! :D Are you going through the Abell list?

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Kevin!:thumbsup:

Yes hope to do most of the larger Abell planetary nebulae.
Don't believe it's been done with a DSLR before.:question:

Cheers,

Justin.

[RickS]

Another nice catch, Justin!

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Rick!

Nice to have a list of challenging DSO's.
Always great anticipation when the first sub comes up.:)

Cheers,

Justin.

[Ross G]

Great work!

I think my favourite of your current group of photos.

Ross.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Ross!

Glad you like it.:)

Cheers,

Justin.

[Bassnut]

Another excellent image. 56 2min subs is just nuts, but its working!. Top work.

[strongmanmike]

Another great planetary that, nice job thanks for the view...so many of these things up there too :)

Mike

[Tony_]

Another nice PN Justin!
I like PNs because they often have good surface brightness - except most of these Abell PNs.
It's a pity some of the more interesting ones are so small.

Tony.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Fred!:)




Thanks Mike!:)

I'm constantly surprised what there is to image and what can be imaged with dark skies.



Thanks Tony!:thumbsup:

Your right about he small ones being the most interesting.

Cheers,

Justin.

[astronobob]

Mighty nice object Justin, very good work and inspiring as I need to build my scope roll away cover shed & get my gear sorted - missing imaging when see results like this :thumbsup:

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Bob!:)

Nothing like having a permanent setup.:thumbsup:

Cheers,

Justin.

[Placidus]

Another beautiful and rarely imaged planetary in your hunter's bag, Justin. You're excelling at the stretch goals.

I read on APOD that the central star is not yet a white dwarf. Perhaps that means that this nebula is not quite fully ripe yet.

Best,
Mike

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Mike!:)

Interesting to think about how the nebula will develop.:question:

Cheers,

Justin.

[astronobob]

I reckon your dam right Justin, having had an Obs 250ks away, just doesnt quite cut the mustard, well, in my situation, I think theres enough targets from the burbs to keep this duck busy from time to time :P ;)
Looking forward to your next installments, tho im not here often these days ...