[ngcles]

Hi Enchilada & All,

Originally Posted by Enchilada

Looking at this, all these low values is why K1-27 is so difficult to spot.

I'd think the [O-III] filter should make a marginal bit of a difference, though the Hβ should be next to useless.

The Hα is not overly different than the same ratios to other lines seen in other PNe.

Thank you very much for providing that spectral info -- FWIW I agree with your conclusion that OIII is probably the best bet out of a bad bunch.

If I get the chance, of course I'll throw every filter I've got at it but considering Kent's non-observation with 50cm (for those that don't know, Kent Wallace is one of the most experienced PNe observers in the world), I'd say my chances with the slightly smaller aperture are pretty close to zero.

But you never, never know 'til you look .


Best,

Les D