Hello everyone,
I managed to sneek out last night and capture this image of the "Running Chicken".
This Nebula is a beautiful example of an H2 region emission nebula, if you look closely you will notice some "Bok" Dark nebulosity within it.
Instrument: Bintel 8" Newtonian Astrograph
Focal Ratio: F/4
Camera: Pentax K x
Camera Sensitivity: iso 800
Exposure Details: 12 x 5 minute subs + Master flat, dark and Bias frames
Mount: NEQ6pro
Autoguider: Orion Autoguider, Saxon ED80 guide scope
Date: 17th April 2012
Viewing Location: Balnarring Victoria
Software Enchancements: DSS PS CS2
Comments: Excellent viewing
Seeing conditions: 9
High res
http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/...ent=ic2944.jpg
Regards Paul.
