Blue Flash = NGC 6905

[Lester]

Hi all, Although the wind was causing some atmospheric turbulance last night I had a go at this planetary near the Dumbell. It is in the constellation of Delphinus, size 1.2' and magnitude 11.1 . In 40mm eyepiece it had a elongated appearance. This is only 6 x 5 minute exposures at ISO 1600 with Astro 40D and LX200 14" at F10 .

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/93f00044.jpg

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Nice capture Lester.

I remember back in 2002, when I first got my 12" LX200GPS, looking at everything in Delphinus that appeared in the Herald Bobroff Atlas, being my first GOTO scope since returning to the hobby after a 10 year digression, it was an amazing experience zooming around from one thing to another - so thanks fr the memories

Mike

[RB (Andrew)]

Very nice Lester.
I just love planetaries, especially blue ones.

Thanks for sharing.

[Lester]

Thanks Mike and Andrew for your comments. All the best.

[Lester]

Did a star reduction on this one and lightened the back ground a tad to help bring out the extentions of the planetary nebula.

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/eb9ee09b.jpg

[John Hothersall]

Love seeing these little gems. extensions can be seen so good result.

John.

[tornado33]

Very nice, plenty of magnification there
Scott

[Lester]

Thanks John and Scott for your replies. All the best.

[jase (Jason)]

Excellent Lester. Given the 3.5m in focal length and the constant struggle of seeing, I thoroughly enjoyed what you've presented here. Keep them coming please. Well done.

[Lester]

Thanks Jase, glad you liked it also. All the best.

[TrevorW]

Nice obscure one that Lester well done

[atalas]

Nice catch Lester...interesting shaped PL.

[Ross G]

A nice photo of a new object to me Lester.

Thanks.


Ross.

[Lester]

Thanks Trevor, Louie and Ross for your comments. At last I am getting good results with the 14" right across the FOV, so looking forward to the next clear, dark night. All the best.