images of ngc objects

[glenc]

planetary nebulae

If you want to view planetary nebulae the following link gives images for all the 94 NGC PN and two IC PN.

https://picasaweb.google.com/dunlop1...m95-XF98SCggE# (https://picasaweb.google.com/dunlop1826/NGCPlanetaryNebulae?authkey=Gv1sRgC Jm95-XF98SCggE#)

The field size is always 14 arcmin, with one exception the Helix Nebula NGC 7293. This makes it easy to compare PN sizes.

These PN are north of dec +50: M97, N40, N1501, N6543, N7008, N7076, N7139 and N7354.
They are difficult to see from Australia and NZ.

I compiled these 97 images using http://www.wikisky.org/

[Gem]

Thanks for the link.

When observing, I usually don't look at images since it changes my expectations. If I look at a nice image I am usually then disappointed by a faint smudge!
Having said that, this link will be useful after observing to check I had the right idea when looking at the object. :)

[glenc]

There are 114 NGC Globular Clusters.

They can be seen at https://picasaweb.google.com/dunlop1826/GlobularClusters?authkey=Gv1sRgCOTv 9cm0msHbSQ#

The images are from wikisky.org
They have a field of 28'.

[glenc]

Here are images of all the NGC nebulae thanks to wikisky.org

https://picasaweb.google.com/dunlop1826/NGCNebulae

[glenc]

Bob Erdmann's images of all the NGC objects can be seen at

http://www.ngcicproject.org/dss/dss_ngc.asp

If you click on the object's name you will get data and history.

[glenc]

Dr. Wolfgang Steinicke's revised NGC and IC can be downloaded at

http://www.klima-luft.de/steinicke/ngcic/ngcic_e.htm

[glenc]

Steve Gottlieb's NGC Notes

can be read at http://www.astronomy-mall.com/Adventures.In.Deep.Space/steve.ngc.htm

[stephenb]

Did the NGCIC project website go off line a while ago and I thought these guys collaborating together at one stage?

Regards,
Stephen

[glenc]

The NGCIC website went offline and the NGCIC project replaced it.
There seems to be some friction between a couple of people.

[stephenb]

Ah, thanks Glen :thumbsup: I haven't looked at the "new" site too closely, but on the surface there appears to be no reduction in quality or data! A fabulous resource.

[glenc]

Here are 140 images of some of the best DSO for Southern Observers.

https://picasaweb.google.com/dunlop1826/BrightDSOForSouthernObservers

[mental4astro]

The binos from the avatar are gone, I see, Glen!

This last link is particularly useful for me, as it gives me a nice selection of sketching targets, all bundled up neatly.

Cheers.

[glenc]

This website provides info on NGC objects
http://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc00.htm#ngcic