Ring Nebula

[swannies1983]

First attempt at the Ring

Details
Scope: 8" Newt
Mount: EQ6
Camera: unmodded Canon 400D
ISO1600
Exposures: 9x60secs unguided

This was more difficult given it's proximity to the northern horizon.

Large version (http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7489/ringnebuladoentlarge.jpg)

Cropped version (http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4838/ringnebulacropped.jpg)

[Ross G]

Great capture Dan.


Ross.

[jjjnettie]

Wow, it must be very low for you. And to get so much detail for such a short exposure time.
Well done you. :)

[swannies1983]

Yes, the Ring is quite low and I only have probably an hour window to image it as it's either obstructed by my roof or by trees. Plus, light pollution is worse for me towards the North.