Ngc 1514 Pn

[Dietmar]

hi folks,

this rarely imaged planetary nebula is located in taurus and it is not really bright. I imaged it with 2 different CCDs:

luminance: 9" tmb apo f/18 using a 2" 2* powermate
2 hours exp time -- 10 min subframes

color: f/9 prime focus; 10 min subframes.

seeing and transparency were both very good!



the preview:
http://www.stargazer-observatory.com...1415-small.jpg

Here is the link to the full scale version:

http://www.stargazer-observatory.com/ngc1514.html

[citivolus (Ric)]

Very interesting multiple levels in the nebulosity. Your guiding must be exceptional for two hours at f/18.

Eric

[glenc (Glen)]

Dietz that is a very clear image.
This object is hard to see visually because the central star is fairly bright (mag 9.5). The PNe (mag 10.9, 136" diam) is best seen with a filter.

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Gorgeous!! You brought out the delicate beauty & colour perfectly. Impressive resolution too ... @ f18?!! (You must have the hands of a surgeon!! ).

Cheers, Marcus

[AJames]

Dietz
Fabulous image. Clearest I've seen of this object. I have attached a colourised version made with three different images using CDS's Aladin Version 4 - at least as a comparison.
I have attached some information on this planetary for you, giving some information on the visual nature of this planetary. This might be useful alongside your attachment image.

Best Wishes.
Andrew

[Dietmar]

...thanks Eric, Glenc, Marcus and Andrew!
Andrew, terrific write up!

[Ric]

Hi Dietz, what a spectacular PN.

I loved the colour and the detail.

Very nice indeed.

[skeltz (Rob)]

great image dietz f18 eh ...jeez!
nice smooth image there mate,um any chance of a ..cough,cough er larger image??
CHEERS

[Tamtarn]

Beautifully done once again Dietz. The subtle colour and the intricate detail make it a special image of this object. Thanks for sharing

[Garyh]

What can I say but a Gorgeous image!
Lovely detail and very smooth.
Keep at those PN! with you f/18 setup , it is really pulling in fantasic detail..
cheers Gary

[dcalleja]

This is one of the best PN images I've seen. Brilliant!

[EzyStyles (Eric)]

veryy nice dietz. you even captured the surface area on this pn.