ngc5189

[casstony]

This is my first attempt at ngc5189, 25x2 minutes through the Evostar 150ED with L-enhance filter - looks like it's worth going back to for more exposures.

On a related subject, can anyone tell me how to find the Red Rectangle? I've tried the coordinates from the web but can't see anything on subs I've taken.

[Geoff45]

Even the faint bits are less than 20 arc seconds across. You will probably only pick up a small bit of the centre with a 150mm scope

[casstony]

Thanks Geoff. I may give it one last try when the moon isn't around.

[Placidus]

That is super ultra good. It is a very small target, and hard to show much detail. Well done.

[casstony]

Thanks Mike (or Trish?) :)
I've got lots of targets to go back to for more exposures - hopefully pick up some fainter structure on this one. I'm happy how well the 150ED works for me.

[Tony_]

Nice one.
Red rectangle co-ords: 06 19 58, -10 38 14.7
If you download "worldwide telescope" you will be able to see its location and surrounding stars.
It is small and faint - about 40" in the brighter part.
I imaged it at f/6.3 with a 9.25 sct. Came up okay. It will be small in your subs - but you should be able to see it.

Tony.