ngc5189

[casstony]

This is my first attempt at ngc5189, 25x2 minutes through the Evostar 150ED with L-enhance filter - looks like it's worth going back to for more exposures.

On a related subject, can anyone tell me how to find the Red Rectangle? I've tried the coordinates from the web but can't see anything on subs I've taken.

[Geoff45 (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by casstony

On a related subject, can anyone tell me how to find the Red Rectangle? I've tried the coordinates from the web but can't see anything on subs I've taken.

Even the faint bits are less than 20 arc seconds across. You will probably only pick up a small bit of the centre with a 150mm scope

[casstony]

Thanks Geoff. I may give it one last try when the moon isn't around.

[Placidus (Mike and Trish)]

That is super ultra good. It is a very small target, and hard to show much detail. Well done.

[casstony]

Thanks Mike (or Trish?)
I've got lots of targets to go back to for more exposures - hopefully pick up some fainter structure on this one. I'm happy how well the 150ED works for me.

[Tony_ (Tony)]

Nice one.
Red rectangle co-ords: 06 19 58, -10 38 14.7
If you download "worldwide telescope" you will be able to see its location and surrounding stars.
It is small and faint - about 40" in the brighter part.
I imaged it at f/6.3 with a 9.25 sct. Came up okay. It will be small in your subs - but you should be able to see it.

Tony.