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Lester
15-05-2010, 10:58 PM
Hi all, this planetary is magnitude 11.6, size=1.6'x1.6', in the constellation of Pyxis. This is a combination of 5 minute exposures at iso 800 and 10 minute exposures at iso 400. The iso 400 didn't bloat the stars as much and recorded slightly more faint detail.

tornado33
16-05-2010, 12:38 AM
Nice resolution for such a small object.
Scott

Dennis
16-05-2010, 08:08 AM
Hi Lester

Another tiny PN – seems you’re going for these small, challenging yet fascinating objects! Some nice detail for 5 and 10 minute subs – well done.

Cheers

Dennis

Lester
16-05-2010, 09:13 AM
Thanks Scott and Dennis for your comments.

Scott I was comparing your image of this, and the detail you have captured of the fainter areas was amazing. That's why I tried iso400, which helped, but I need more than the 3 images I got before the cloud arrived.

I find these planetary nebula suit my set-up when the condtions are not okay for planetary imaging.

Bassnut
17-05-2010, 05:43 PM
Top work Lester. Nice to see you getting into PNs

Lester
17-05-2010, 05:51 PM
Thanks Fred for your comments, your work has been an inspiration to me. All the best.