RCW 102 a faint H alpha region in Norma

tornado33 · #1 23-09-2005, 09:41 PM

Hi
With a new update to Star Atlas Pro, http://www.skylab.com.au/version_6_2.html
I went after some of these new H alpha regions. Heres RCW 102, the large faint arc near top, with the much brighter Planerary MZ3 lower left.
[IMG]http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4659&st c=1
1 x 10 min and 1 x 15 min ISO 1600, EOS300d, 10 inch F5.6, baader UHCS and Lumicon Coma corrector.
I have never known that MZ3 was near a larger faint H alpha region. With the new Star Atlas pro update there are literally heaps of new H alpha regions to be imaged that Ive never known of before.
Scott

iceman (Mike) · #2 23-09-2005, 10:03 PM

Did Eddie do RCW 102 a couple of months back? It sounds familiar.

Another great shot Scott, you've been a bit quiet lately!

h0ughy (David) · #3 23-09-2005, 10:04 PM

After our midweek conversation I see that you have been busy, even with the moon still up. Nice work Scott

tornado33 · #4 23-09-2005, 11:24 PM

Thanks, and I had everything against me, the moon wasnt yet up but not only was the dig track operating, but the upgraded floodlights at Wallsend Park were on too

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I see Eddie has a nice shot of RCW 105, one thats not far from RCW 102.
Scott

beren · #5 23-09-2005, 11:26 PM

nice one

Itchy · #6 24-09-2005, 12:00 AM

Wow Scott, that looks like one faint nebula.

But then you always seems to try the tough ones,

And succeed.

Well done

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #7 24-09-2005, 10:52 AM

Nice work Scott

so what's your take on the Coma corrector now?

tornado33 · #8 26-09-2005, 08:38 PM

Thanks.
I believe the Baader coma corrector is better, with virtually no coma at all. The Lumicon one I have here cuts the coma by about half I think with my F5.6 scope.
Scott

ving (David) · #9 26-09-2005, 08:55 PM

Ooo! faint!