NGC 3242, Ghost of Jupiter

Lester · #1 01-05-2011, 10:29 PM

Hi all, got this one tonight near the zenith. It is 26 x 1 minute exposures with Astro 40D at ISO 800, and 14" LX200 at F6.3 . In the constellation of Hydra, it is rather bright at magnitude 7.7, and has a diameter of 1.1' .

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/c7313c86.jpg

h0ughy (David) · #2 01-05-2011, 10:49 PM

lester is that cropped at all? I have just bought a 14" scope and i too have a 40D. Awesome target

gregbradley · #3 02-05-2011, 12:41 AM

Wow, that looks great.

Greg.

Lester · #4 02-05-2011, 07:06 AM

Thanks David and Greg for your comments. Yes David it is cropped, and the image of the planetary is full size at F6.3 .

What 14" scope did you get?

multiweb (Marc) · #5 02-05-2011, 04:50 PM

That is very cool. Such a small object and you've captured wonderful colours and details. Kudos.

John Hothersall · #6 02-05-2011, 05:20 PM

Nice one and it is very bright with structure to it, great colour.

John.

h0ughy (David) · #7 02-05-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lester

thanks david and greg for your comments. Yes david it is cropped, and the image of the planetary is full size at f6.3 .

What 14" scope did you get?

lx200r OTA

Hagar (Doug) · #8 02-05-2011, 05:59 PM

Very nice Lester. One of the targets I wouldn't bother with at my focal length. Great to see so clearly resolved.

Nice work Lester.

Lester · #9 02-05-2011, 06:02 PM

Thanks Marc, John and David for your replies, glad you liked it too.

Good luck with the new scope David, I have thought a few times about upgrading to the "r" version, it should be tops.

Lester · #10 02-05-2011, 06:05 PM

Thanks Doug for your comments. I guess we all adapt our imaging to what suits our set-up and our taste. I enjoy your captures too. All the best.