[ChrisM]

Originally Posted by IanP

LUV the BUG !

I don't think I can get it with 9"25

Thanks Ian. I don't see why a 9.25" wouldn't capture it?

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

We should put all out bugs together and create a swarm

Pretty good result, it's one of the brightest PN's and doesn't seem to need much exposure to get something cool, which is good.

Mike

That is good - thanks Mark. The shorter the better with our weather.

Originally Posted by Ross G

Great capture Chris.

Love the detail and colours.


Ross.

Thanks Ross. The colours do stand out well against the dark sky.

Originally Posted by jakerich154

Great image Chris! I'm considering the Nikon D7100 as an upgrade to my current camera, do you think it is a good camera for astrophotography, obviously you have been able to capture some great results.

Cheers,
Jake

Jake, I don't think that the D7100 or D7000 are anything special for AP, but they do both produce reasonable results for me (a beginner). I didn't buy them for AP, but decided to try them anyway, and they produce results that satisfy me for the present.

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

A great result.

BTW C-14's are excellent value, sublime long FL scopes that excel in capturing planets and planetaries (no diffraction spikes)

Nice one

The long FL does have pros and cons. Appreciate your comments, Peter.

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Cool colours, nice detail.

Thanks Paul. I would expect to get more detail in better seeing.

Chris