NGC 3242, Ghost of Jupiter

[Lester]

Hi all, got this one tonight near the zenith. It is 26 x 1 minute exposures with Astro 40D at ISO 800, and 14" LX200 at F6.3 . In the constellation of Hydra, it is rather bright at magnitude 7.7, and has a diameter of 1.1' .

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/Lester_045/Nebula%20images/c7313c86.jpg

[h0ughy]

lester is that cropped at all? I have just bought a 14" scope and i too have a 40D. Awesome target

[gregbradley]

Wow, that looks great.

Greg.

[Lester]

Thanks David and Greg for your comments. Yes David it is cropped, and the image of the planetary is full size at F6.3 .

What 14" scope did you get?

[multiweb]

That is very cool. Such a small object and you've captured wonderful colours and details. Kudos. :thumbsup:

[John Hothersall]

Nice one and it is very bright with structure to it, great colour.

John.

[h0ughy]

lx200r OTA

[Hagar]

Very nice Lester. One of the targets I wouldn't bother with at my focal length. Great to see so clearly resolved.

Nice work Lester.

[Lester]

Thanks Marc, John and David for your replies, glad you liked it too.

Good luck with the new scope David, I have thought a few times about upgrading to the "r" version, it should be tops.

[Lester]

Thanks Doug for your comments. I guess we all adapt our imaging to what suits our set-up and our taste. I enjoy your captures too. All the best.