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Two of the most famous planetary nebula are M27 and M57. Shown below are sketches of these two nebula (made in 1995) compared with CCD Images (made in 2004/2005). Both sketches and CCD images were made using 8" LX200.
| M27 (Dumb-bell Nebula) | M27 Planetary Nebula (Vulpecula) | |
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| 1995-08-31 Inverted from original sketch, F6.3/8" LX200, 26mm. |
2005-05-18 01:34 h UT (#87135-50) CCD Colour Image (LRGB) Luminance 3x1min (average), Red : 3x1min (average), Green 3x1min (average), Blue 3x2min (average) 8" LX200 with operating at f/10.3 |
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| M57 (RIng Nebula) | M57 Planetary Nebula (Lyra) | |
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| 1998-08-14 Inverted from original sketch F10/8" LX200 9.7mm, x206, 15' FOV |
CCD Colour Composite Image of M57 Luminance (C med 3x30s), Blue 220% (B av 3 x 60s), Green (V av 2x60s), Red (R av2x60s) 2004-09-18 23:16 hUT (# 72004-16) |
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| M27 (Vulpecula) |
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| CCD Image, 3 x 60 sec exposure, C filter, 2004-08-14 23:54 h UT (#65048-50) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| CCD Colour Image (LRGB) Luminance 3x1min (average), Red : 3x1min (average), Green 3x1min (average), Blue 3x2min (average) Processing and combined using CCDSoft. Brightened using PaintShop Pro 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E / operating at f/10.3 2005-05-18 01:34 h UT (#87135-50) (See M27 images by individual filter) |
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| CCD Image / Cropped to Central Area 4 x 20 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-07-31 00:25 h UT (#379478-82) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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| CCD Image (Log scaling) Image details as above [ full frame image ] |
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| M57 (Lyra) |
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| CCD Colour Composite Luminance (C med 3x30s), Blue 220% (B av 3 x 60s), Green (V av 2x60s), Red (R av2x60s) 2004-09-18 23:16 hUT (# 72004-16) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| Composite high detail + colour image of M57 (constructed from images taken 13 months apart from two sites) |
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| CCD Colour Composite Luminance Image taken on 2003-08-03 from southern England (#47146-55) (C sum 10x30s, f/10, 1x1 binning, unsharp masked) combined with Colour Images taken on 2004-09-18 from NE Scotland (# 72004-16) Blue 260% (B av 3 x 60s, f/7, 2x2 binning), Green (V av 2x60s, f/7, 2x2 binning), Red (R av2x60s, f/7, 2x2 binning) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E [ Full Size | Original Luminance Image ] |
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| Colour CCD Image (LRGB),
Cropped to Central Area, Luminance : 22 x 30 sec exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, C Filter, Sharpened (Unsharp Mask) Red: 4 x 30s, Green : 5 x 30s, Blue: 4 x 45s (average combine), 1x1 binning 2009-07-30 22:07 h UT (#379295-348) + (colour #379323-41) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME (RGB frame enlargement factor x1.0096 wrt to C Frame) |
| M57 Outer Envelope Very faint outer envelope is highlighted by blue colour in this false colour image Image taken with Optolong L-eNhance Dual Narrowband Deep Sky Imaging Filter (filter designed to effectively isolate the H-Alpha, H-Beta, and Oxygen III nebula emission to counter the impact from light polluted skies) |
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| False Colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum 10 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2021-08-04 23:13 UT (#903004-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| M76 (Perseus) |
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| CCD Image (square root scale, 60% size) 3 x 3 min (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2010-10-07 00:33hUT (#430329-31) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
| M76 - detail |
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| CCD Image (log scale, 100% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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M97 (Ursa Major) |
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| CCD Image (50% size scaling) 5 x 90 sec exposure (average frame), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-04-22 01:05 h UT (#364272-75) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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M97 - detail |
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| CCD Image (cropped) Image details as above |
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M97 - colour image |
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| Colour CCD Image Cropped to Central Area Red : 3 x 120 sec exposure (average combine) + 1.216 weight Green : 3 x 120 sec exposure (average combine) + 1.00 weight Blue : 3 x 180 sec exposure (average combine) + 1.096 weight Luminance : 5 x 90 sec exposure (average frame), C Filter Exposure/Colour Weights based on analysis of RGB frames of four G2V Stars 3x3 binning, Luminance: 2009-04-22 01:05 h UT (#364272-75) Colour: 2009-05-10 00:56 h UT (#367191-99) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME [ full frame image ] |
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| Caldwell 56/ NGC 246 / Herschel V-25 (Cetus) |
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CCD Image (Linear scale, cropped) 10 x 60 sec exposure, 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-09-20 01:46 h UT (#389421-30) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 1501 / Herschel IV-53 / PLN 144+ 6.1 (Camelopardalis) |
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| CCD Image (Linear Brightness Scale,
cropped) 6 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2010-09-11 01:03hUT (#427169-75) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 1501 - detail (spectra) |
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| CCD Image Spectra (rotated, cropped) 6 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, S Filter 2010-09-11 01:18hUT (#427191-96) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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| CMOS Image (70% size, stretched + gamma, b/w, cropped) 7 x 30s exposure (average combine), Gain 350, 1x1 binning, 2023-02-04 23:26 UT (#23_26_10, 1280x1024) TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 Auto-guided using 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME [ smaller area ] |
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NGC 1514 (Taurus) |
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| CCD Image 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2006-12-15 23:58 hUT (#163232-34) |
| NGC 1514 (Taurus) |
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| CCD Image, 4x60s exposure (summed) C Filter 2004-09-18 23:58h UT (#72070-74) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| NGC 1514 (Taurus) |
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| Enhanced CCD Image (blur and range adjustment) , 4x60s exposure (summed), C Filter 2004-09-18 23:58h UT (#72070-74) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| NGC 1514 (Taurus) |
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| CCD Image 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), C Filter 2005-09-02 23:36 h UT (#93100-02) (cf. image from 2004-09-18) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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NGC 1535 (Eridanus) |
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CCD Image (50% size) |
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NGC 1535 - detail |
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CCD Image (250% size) |
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| NGC 2022 / H IV-34 (Orion) [ Herschel 400 Objects ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (35% size, square root scale) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2022-01-07 22:24 UT (#950103-10) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 2022 - Detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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NGC 2022 - spectra |
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| CCD Spectra 3 x 120s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, Star Analyser 100 Filter 2008-12-18 22:30 h UT (#335276-78) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| CCD Spectra (200% size) Rotated, Cropped Image details as above |
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NGC 2346 (Monoceros) |
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| CCD Image 5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2006-12-17 23:07 hUT (#165152-56) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| NGC 2346 - detail |
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| Enlarged CCD Image (250% size) Slight smoothing, square root brightness scaling Image details as Above |
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| NGC 2371 (Gemini) Alias : Herschel II 316/317, NGC 2371/2372, Double Bubble Nebula [ Herschel 400 Objects ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (35% size, square root scale) 9 x 180s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2022-01-07 22:49 UT (#950114-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 2371 - Detail Outer envelope/bi-polar areas are just visible in the normal, square root scaled image below |
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| Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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Outer envelope/bi-polar areas are easily visible in the negative, log scaled image below |
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| Negative CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Caldwell 39 / NGC 2392 (Gemini) |
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| Colour CCD Image Red 3x20s (av), Green 3x20s (av), Blue 3x30s (av) 2004-02-19 20:25 to 20:31 h UT (#58117-25) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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NGC 2392 (Gemini) |
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CCD Image (square root scaling) |
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NGC 2392 - detail |
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CCD Image (square root scaling, 200% size) |
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NGC 2392 - Spectrograph |
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| CCD Image (200% size enlargement) 3 x 45s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2009-01-09 21:32 h UT (#342143-45) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E + Star Analyser 100 |
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NGC 2438 (Puppis) |
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| CCD Image 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter, Linear Scale 2007-12-06 21:29 hUT (#239203-05) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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NGC 2438 - detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (250% size) Image details as above |
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NGC 3242 (Hydra) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (53% size reduction) 3 x 20s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-03-21 22:16 h UT (#358071-73) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 3242 - detail |
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| CCD Image (Log brightness scaling, cropped to
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| CCD Image (cropped to central area) 3 x 20s sec exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, C Filter Frames aligned using AIP4WIN Planetary Align Function 2009-03-21 22:15 h UT (#358068-70) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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| NGC 4361 (Corvus) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 60 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2016-02-19 02:49hUT (#597263-72) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 4361 - detail |
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| CCD Image (100% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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| NGC 6058 (Hercules) |
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| CCD Image (cropped) 3 x 45s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2012-10-15 19:40 h UT (#515094-96) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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| CCD Image (58% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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NGC 6210 (Hercules) |
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| Approximate Colour CCD Image Red : 2 x 60 sec exposure (R Filter) Green : 2 x 60 sec exposure (V Filter) Blue : 2 x 120 sec exposure (B Filter) 1x1 binning (insert at 400% size) 2006-05-06 00:26h UT (#122181-86) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| NGC 6210 - spectra |
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| CCD Spectra 3 x 60s, 1x1 binning, Star Analyser 100 2008-05-18 00:58hUT (#286101-03) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| NGC 6309 (Ophiuchus) Ast. Now Deep Sky Challenge Object, Jun 2020 |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-06-02 00:11 UT (#789021-29) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 6309 - Detail |
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| CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Negative CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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NGC 6369 / Herschel IV-11 (Ophiuchus) |
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| CCD Image (70% size reduction) 8 x 20s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2009-05-26 23:37 h UT (#369086-88) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME Image at just 6 deg above SSE horizon |
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NGC 6369 - detail |
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| CCD Image (150% size enlargement, cropped) Image details as above |
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NGC 6445 / H II-586 (Sagittarus) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-06-09 00:18 UT (#790060-64) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 6445 - Detail |
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| CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Negative CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| CCD Image (100% size, rotated, cropped) 5 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, S Filter 2020-06-09 00:23 UT (#790065-69) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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NGC 6543 / Caldwell 6 (Draco) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (Cropped to central area) 3 x 30s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-04-08 21:31 h UT (#362010-12) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 6543 - detail |
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| CCD Image (Cropped to central area) 3 x 10s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2009-04-08 21:314 h UT (#362016-18) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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| CCD Image (200% size enlargement, Cropped to central area, log scaling) Image details as above |
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NGC 6543 - false colour |
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| False Colour CCD Image (200% size enlargement, Cropped to central area, log scaling) Image details as above |
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NGC 6543 - Spectra |
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| CCD Spectral mage (cropped) 30s sec exposure, 2x2 binning, S Filter (Star Analyser 100) 2009-04-08 21:314 h UT (#362022 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 6572 (Ophiuchus) |
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| CCD Image 5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2008-04-18 00:55hUT (#283237-41) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| NGC 6572 - spectra |
  
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| CCD Spectra 3 x 45s, 1x1 binning, Star Analyser 100 2008-04-18 01:01hUT (#283245-47) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| NGC 6741 (Aquila) Phantom Streak Nebula, PLN 33- 2.1 The object looks very stellar-like in the image below - it appears similar to the adjacent 'bright star', but may be slightly elongated, at least more than the other stars in the image which are subject to some poor RA tracking/guiding) |
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| CCD Image (150% size, linear scale, cropped) 3 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-08-08 22:22 UT (#797003-06) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 6741 - Alternate Image The object looks to be less stellar-like in the square root scaled image below - it is larger in size and has lower 'surface brightness' than the adjacent 'bright' star |
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| CCD Image (150% size, linear scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| NGC 6741 - through 'Star Analyser 100'diffraction grating The object's true identity of NGC 6741 object is shown in image below where its classic Pl.Neb spectrum allows it to be easily distinguished from the stellar spectrum of the adjacent 'bright' star (GSC 5128:756, mag +12.7) |
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| CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated, cropped) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2020-08-08 22:29 UT (#797010-11) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated cropped) Image details as above |
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| NGC 6772 (Aquila) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-02 18:42h UT (#603022-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 6772 - detail |
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| CCD Image (100% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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NGC 6781 / Herschel H743-3 / PLN 41- 2.1 (Aquila) |
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| CCD Image 3 x 3 min & 5 x 2 min exposure (summed), 2x2 binning , C Filter 2006-09-08 22:05 h UT (#141160-71) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| NGC 6781 - detail |
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| CCD Image (300% size) Image details as above 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| NGC 6818 (Sagittarius) Hidden Treasures catalog object 99 [ Hidden Treasures ] Starfield with position of planetary nebula is shown by white cross-hairs |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-02 19:49h UT (#603104-09) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 6818 - Detail |
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| CCD Image (log scale, cropped) 3 x 45 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2013-11-01 19:03hUT (#552171-73) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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| Caldwell 15 / NGC 6826 (Cygnus) [ Herschel H73-4 ] |
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| CCD Image 2 x 60s (average combine), clear filter 2005-06-07 00:36 h UT (#88097-99) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| NGC 6826 - planetary nebula detail |
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| CCD Image as above (central portion enlarged x3) |
| NGC 6826 - spectra |
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| CCD Spectra 3 x 60s, 1x1 binning, Star Analyser 100 2008-04-18 02:28hUT (#283337-39) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| NGC 6842 (Vulpecula) Alias PK 65+0.1 |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 20 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2018-07-26 00:08 UT (#616108-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 6842 - detail |
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| CCD Image (100% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Negative CCD Image (100% size, cropped) Image details as above |
| NGC 6842 - Earlier Image (2014) |
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Negative CCD Image (100% size, cropped) 3 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2014-11-23 20:10hUT (#571048-52) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
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| NGC 6884 (Cygnus) small planetary nebula, no visible detail |
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| CCD Image 3 x 60s (average combine), clear filter 2005-06-07 00:40 h UT (#88101-03) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| NGC 6884 |
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| CCD Image (negative) details as above (#88101-03) |
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| NGC 6886 (Sagitta) Starfield with position of planetary nebula is shown by white cross-hairs |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 30s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-02 19:32h UT (#603085) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
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| Annotated CCD Image (150% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| NGC 6891 (Delphinus) Ast. Now Deep Sky Challenge Object, Aug 2023 [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 3 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-08-06 22:31 UT (#1126011-24) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 6891 - Detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (150% size, log scale, cropped) 4 x 45s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, Clear Filter 2023-08-06 22:32 UT (#1126013-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 6891 - Spectra Spectra shows a classic Planetary nebula spectrum with two bright emission lines O III (4959, 5007) & O I (6300, 6393) |
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| CCD Image (100% size, rotated, square root scale, cropped) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2023-08-06 22:30 UT (#1126012-17) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| NGC 6894 (Cygnus) Alias: The Little Ring Nebula Picture, p47. Ast Now, May 2018 [ Planetary Nebula ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2022-09-01 02:31 UT (#1034084-92) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 6894 - Detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| NGC 6894 - Spectra Zero order image on far-left, 1st order spectra in centre Image shows classic Pl.Neb spectra |
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| CCD Image (100% size, linear scale) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, S Filter 2022-09-01 02:39 UT (#1034093-97) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| NGC 6905 / Herschel IV-16 (Delphinus) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 4 x 20s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-02 21:48h UT (#603257-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 6905 - detail |
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| CCD Image (100% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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NGC 7008 / H I 192 (Cygnus) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 60 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2018-09-03 23:50 UT (#625037-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 7008 - Detail |
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| CCD Image (218% size, cropped) Image details as above |
| NGC 7008 - Earlier Detail - 2018-08-08 |
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| CCD Image (218% size, cropped) 5 x 60 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2018-08-08 00:56 UT (#617003-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 7008 - Earlier Image (2006) |
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| CCD Image 120 sec exposure (single frame), 2x2 binning , C Filter 2006-09-04 22:03 h UT (#138063) 8" LX200 + ST-7E |
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| NGC 7009 / Caldwell 55 (Aquarius) |
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| 2002-09-23 21:47 to 21:50h UT CCD Image, 5 x 30 sec exposure (2x2 binning) 11.4 x 7.6 arc min (#27035-39) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| Caldwell 55 / NGC 7009 - detail |
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| 2002-09-23 21:47 to 21:50h UT CCD Image, 5 min exposure (1x1 binning) .... arc min (#27045) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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NGC 7026 (Cygnus) |
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| CCD Image 2 x 2 min exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning , C Filter 2006-09-04 22:08 h UT (#138066-68) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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NGC 7026 - detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (200% size,cropped) 10s, 2x2 binning, C Filter 2008-05-08 01:34hUT (#286181) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| CCD Spectra 3 x 45s, 1x1 binning, Star Analyser 100 2008-05-08 01:22hUT (#286182-84) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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NGC 7027 (Cygnus) |
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| CCD Image (50% size reduction) 4 x 15s sec exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning (SF/5), C Filter 2009-07-04 23:10 h UT (#375071-75) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 7027 - detail |
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| CCD Image (100% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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NGC 7027 - spectra |
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| CCD Image (190% size) 3 x 30s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2009-07-04 22:54 h UT (#375076-78) rotated, cropped, 190% enlargement 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 7048 (Cygnus) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 3 x 20s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2011-01-20 19:24 h UT (#449116-18) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 7048 - detail |
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| CCD Image (cropped, annotated) 2 x 30s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2011-01-20 19:26 h UT (#449119-21) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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| NGC 7076 / Abell 75 (Cep) |
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| CCD Image (cropped) 4 x 60 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2013-10-11 19:41hUT (#547201-04) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 7076 - detail |
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| NGC 7094 (Pegasus) Nebula is present but very faint |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 4 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-02 19:07h UT (#603045-54) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 7094 - detail |
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| CCD Image (100% size, cropped, gaussian blur) Image details as above |
| NGC 7094 - earlier attempt Central star is indicated by white cross-hairs, but no sign of the nebula can be seen in this earlier image |
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| CCD Image 3 x 120 sec (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2007-12-22 20:41hUT (#245661-63) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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NGC 7139 (Cepheus) |
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| CCD Image (full frame, 35% size) 9 x 30s (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2010-02-20 20:27 h UT (#414159-67) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 7139 - detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (cropped, 100% size) Image details as above |
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NGC 7293 / Caldwell 63 (Aquarius) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 12 x 90s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-10-07 21:36 h UT (#392266-78) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 7354 (Cepheus) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (cropped) 5 x 30s (median combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2010-02-20 20:33 h UT (#414169-73) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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| NGC 7662 / Caldwell 22 (Andromeda) |
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| CCD Colour Composite Luminance (C med 3x60s), Blue 250% (B med 6 x 60s), Green (V med 3x60s), Red (R med 3x60s) 2004-11-02 00:41 h UT (#73063-77) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| Enhanced CCD Colour Image Luminance (C med 3x60s), Blue 250% (B med 6 x 60s), Green (V med 3x60s), Red (R med 3x60s) Luminance has been sharpened using Richardson-Lucy processing 2004-11-02 00:41 h UT (#73063-77) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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NGC 7662 - detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (300% size, cropped) 3 x 30s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, C Filter 2008-04-18 02:35hUT (#283343-45) |
| NGC 7662 - spectra |
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| CCD Spectra 3 x 60s, 1x1 binning, Star Analyser 100 2008-04-18 02:239hUT (#283346-48) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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Abell 4 / PLN 144-15.1 (Perseus) |
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| CCD Image (cropped) 6 x 60 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2011-11-01 21:51 h UT (#482158-67) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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Abell 12 / PLN 198- 6.1 (Orion) |
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| CCD Image ( cropped) 3 x 90s exposure, 2x2 binning, C Filter 2009-12-26 22:18h UT (#408287-89) 12" LX200R (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME |
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Abell 12 - detail |
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| CCD Image (250% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Abell 21 / PLN 205+14.1 (Gemini) |
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| CCD Image Mosaic (50% size) 4 x 90 sec exposure, 3x3 binning, C Filter 2015-02-20 21:17hUT (#580139-43) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
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Abell 21 / PLN 205+14.1 (Gemini) |
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| CCD Image 12 x 2 min exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2006-11-18 02:22h UT (#153222-33) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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Abell 21 / PLN 205+14.1 |
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| Approximate Colour CCD Image (CBVR) Luminance 12 x 2 min ( C filter), Red 2 min (R filter), Green 2 min (V filter), Blue 3 min (B filter) 2006-11-18 02:22h UT (#153222-36) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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Abell 24 / PLN 217+14.1 (Canis Minor) |
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| CCD Image 5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C filter, 2007-02-17 21:51h UT (#176124-28) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
| Abell 24 / PLN 217+14.1 - attempt
(2016-02-19) Location of Abell 24 planetary nebula is shown by white circle. It's unfortunately not readily visible due to its faintness and bright background sky due to 87% phase moon. |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2016-02-19 00:22h UT (#597084-94) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| NGC 3162 - detail |
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| CCD Image (cropped) Image details as above |
| CCD Image 5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C filter, 2007-02-17 21:51h UT (#176124-28) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| Attempted Image of Abell 31 /
(PLN 219+31.1) (Cancer) (planetary nebula is too diffuse to be seen in this image) |
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| CCD Image (cropped) 35 x 90sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2011-01-28 22:46 h UT (#450304-08) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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| Abell 33 / PLN 238+34.1 (Hydra) Planetary Nebula is unfortunately not visible in the image due to the object's very low surface brightness and prevailing bright moonlight (87% phase). The catalogue position and extent of the Pl.Neb is shown by the white circle. The bright star directly south of the nebula is the mag +7.2 star HIP 47369. |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% scale) 5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2016-02-19 01:47h UT (#597206-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
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| Abell 37 / IC 972 (Virgo) Planetary Nebula is faintly visible in image below |
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| CCD Image (cropped) 4 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2015-05-15 00:13 h UT (#589122-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
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| Abell 39 / PLN 47+42.1 (Hercules) |
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| CCD Image (slight smoothed, 50%, ) 8 x 90s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2012-10-15 21:18 h UT (#515213-20) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME [ internet picture showing Abell 39 for reference, by Capella Observatory ] |
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| Negative CCD Image (Gamma adjusted) Image details as above |
| Abell 39 - detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (80% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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Abell 43 / PLN 36+17.1 (Ophiuchus) |
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| CCD Image (Linear Brightness Scale,
cropped) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2010-09-10 23:33hUT (#427052-56) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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Abell 43 - detail |
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| Negative CCD Image (cropped) Image details as above |
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Abell 50 / NGC 6742 / PLN 78+18.1 (Draco) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (cropped) 5 x 90 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2013-10-12 22:07 h UT (#548210-14) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 6742 - detail |
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| CCD Image (200% size, cropped) Image details as above |
| NGC 6742 - Later Image |
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| CCD Image (100% size, cropped) 5 x 60 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2015-03-27 22:31hUT (#582207-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
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| Abell 55 (Aquila) DeepSky Challenge Object - Aug 2016 Location of Abell 55 is marked by white circle |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2019-08-26 22:14 UT (#685049-51) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Abell 55 - Closer View Processed Image centered on Abell 55 location. Faint sign of the Pl.Neb is visible in centre of image (shows itself by being a little darker and less noisy than rest of image background) |
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| Negative CCD Image (100% size, logscale, 80% gamma correction, cropped) Image details as above [ Standard linear scale Image ] |
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| Abell 70 / PK 38-25.1 (Aquila) |
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| CCD Image (cropped) 6 x 90s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2012-10-15 22:26 h UT (#515281-89) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
| Abell 70 - detail |
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| Negative CCD Image (cropped, gamma adjusted) Image details as above |
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| Abell 71, PLN 85+ 4.1 (Cygnus) Starfield containing very faint planetary nebula |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-02 19:16h UT (#603060-66) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| Abell 71 - detail Nebula is very faint and can only just be made out against the bright sky background (due to a full moon) |
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| CCD Image (75% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Negative CCD Image (75% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Abell 82 / PLN 114- 4.1 (Cassiopeia) |
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| CCD Image (50%, ) 3 x 45s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2012-10-15 21:18 h UT (#515119-21) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
| Abell 82 - detail |
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| Negative CCD Image (Gamma adjusted) Image details as above |
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IC 418 (Lepus) |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, linear scale) 5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-29 21:49 UT (#1094005-09) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| IC 418 Spectra |
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| CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, rotated, cropped) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2023-01-29 21:54 UT (#1094010-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| IC 2149 (Auriga) [ Planetary Nebula ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2021-12-28 22:52 UT (#945071-75) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| IC 2149 - Detail |
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| CCD Image (150% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| IC 2149 - Spectra Image taken with Star Analyser 200 (zero order image on left, 1st order spectra in middle) Spectra shows a typical Pl.Neb signature with a central star |
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| CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, rotated, cropped) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2021-12-28 23:01 UT (#945076-80) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Spectra produced in AstroMain using Image taken with Star Analyser
200 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2021-12-28 23:01 UT (#945076-80) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| IC 2165 / PLN 221-12.1 (Canis Major) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-12-22 03:31h UT (#608081-83) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME (Autoguided using TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC) |
| IC 2165 - Detail |
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| CCD Image (100% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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| IC 4593 (Hercules) Deep Sky Challenge Object, Ast. Now, Jul 2021 [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) , Planetary Nebula ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 20s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2021-08-31 22:31 UT (#910006-10) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| IC 4593 - Detail Very little detail can be seen |
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| Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 6 x 120s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, Ha Filter 2021-08-31 22:47 UT (#910016-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| IC 4593 Spectra Strong emission lines typical of a planetrary nebula Star (left), Spectra (middle/right) |
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| CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2021-08-31 22:36 UT (#910011-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| IC 4997 (Sagitta) Planetary Nebula with variability (GCVS QV Sge) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (125% size, linear scale, cropped) 5 x 20s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2021-08-31 23:00 UT (#910025-29) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| IC 4997 - Wider View |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, linear scale) Image details as above |
| IC 4997 - Spectra Image Pl. Neb spectra compared with adjacent star HD 355464 |
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| CCD Image, Spectra (100% size, square root scale, rotated, cropped) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2021-08-31 23:06 UT (#910030-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| IC 4997 - Spectra Image Star (left), Spectra (middle) |
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| CCD Image, Spectra (100% size, square root scale, rotated, cropped) Image details as above |
| IC 4997 - Spectra (corrected) Strong O III and Ha emission lines |
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| CCD Image, Spectra (100% size, square root scale, rotated, cropped) Image details as above |
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| IC 5217 (Lacerta) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2019-08-09 00:33 UT (#680152-56) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| IC 5217 - Detail Even at closer view IC 5217 still looks very star like. |
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| CCD Image (150% size, linear scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| IC 5217 - Spectra Only when viewed with a spectral grating can IC 5217's planetary nebula characteristics be recognised Note spectra of IC 5217 (with two main emission lines) Zero order spectra to left. First order spectra to right. |
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| CCD Image (150% size, rotated, linear scale, cropped) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, S Filter 2019-08-09 00:41 UT (#680158-61) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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PLN 64+ 5.1/ Campbell's Hydrogen
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| CCD Image (cropped) 3 x 20s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2010-08-30 23:39hUT (#426218-20) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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PLN 64+ 5.1/ Campbell's Hydrogen
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| CCD Image (cropped, rotated) 0s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, S Filter 2010-08-30 23:41hUT (#426222) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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| PLN 93-2.1 / Minkowski 1-79 (Cygnus) |
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| CCD Image (100% size, cropped) 7 x 30 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2018-08-08 01:21 UT (#617019-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| PLN 93-2.1 / Minkowski 1-79 - Detail |
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| CCD Image (250% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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| PLN 94- 0.1 / K3-83 (Cygnus) 4 min total exposure time [ more info at K3-83 (PLN 94- 0.1), 2019-08-20 ] |
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| CCD Image (150% size, cropped) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2019-08-21 01:24 UT (#681035-38) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Negative CCD Image (150% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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PLN 102-2.1 (Lacerta) |
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| CCD Image 3 x 120s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C filter, 2006-12-08 20:03h UT (#160116-18) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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| Negative CCD Image (250% size) (details as above) |
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PLN 164+31.1 (Lynx) |
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| CCD Image 9 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2012-10-22 00:22 hUT (#517272-79) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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PLN 164+31.1 - detail |
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| CCD Image (50% size, gamma enhanced) Image details as above |
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Deep Sky Challenge object in Feb 2017 edition of Astronomy Now magazine
| PLN 189+7.1 (Gemini) |
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| CCD Image (50% size, Linear Scaling) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-12-13 22:04h UT (#607052-66) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME (Autoguided using TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC) |
| PLN 189+7.1 - detail |
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| CCD Image (100% size, Square Root Scaling,
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| PLN 190-17.1 \ Jonckheere 320 (Orion) Ast. Now Deep Sky Challenge Object, Jan 2014 |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, linear scale) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2019-08-27 03:26 UT (#685254-58) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| PLN 190-17.1 \ Jonckheere 320 - Detail PLN 190-17.1 appears stellar-like but is slightly elongated compared to normal stars within the same image ( Insert shows enlarged view x2.5) |
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| CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| PLN 190-17.1 \ Jonckheere 320 - Spectra PLN 190-17.1 reveals itself as a Pl.Neb in this image taken through Star Analyser 100 grating, where it shows two classic emission peaks. Compare this with the broad spectra of normal stars |
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| CCD Image (100% size, rotated, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, S Filter (Star Analyser 100) 2019-08-27 03:33 UT (#685259-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| PLN 190-17.1 \ Jonckheere 320 - Spectra |
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| CCD Image (100% size, rotated, cropped) Image details as above |
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PLN 205+14.1 / Abell 21 (Gemini) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) taken through OptoLong L-eNhance dual-band filter 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2019-12-24 02:31 UT (#732033-36) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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PLN 205+14.1 (2006) |
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| CCD Image 12 x 2 min exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2006-11-18 02:22h UT (#153222-33) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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PLN 205+14.1 - Colour Image (2006) |
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| Approximate Colour CCD Image (CBVR) Luminance 12 x 2 min ( C filter), Red 2 min (R filter), Green 2 min (V filter), Blue 3 min (B filter) 2006-11-18 02:22h UT (#153222-36) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E |
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PLN 232-1.1 (Canis Major) Alias: PK 232-1.1, Minkowski 1-13 Ast. Now, Deep Sky Challanege, Feb 2023 [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ] [ Planetary Nebula ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-26 22:00 UT (#1091007-11) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| PLN 232-1.1 / Minkowski 1-13 - Detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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PLN 232-1.1 / Minkowski 1-13 Spectra (Attempt) |
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| Spectra Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated) 180s exposure (single frame), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2023-01-26 22:10 UT (#1091014) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Du 1 (Cygnus) Ast. Now DeepSky Challenge Object, Sep 2012 No indication of planetary nebula in image below (30 mins total exposure) |
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| CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2021-09-07 22:16 UT (#912032-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Du 1 Attempt - (2019) No sign of the presumptive planetary nebula in this image (4 min total exposure time) |
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| Negative CCD Image (150% size, cropped) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2019-08-21 01:24 UT (#681035-38) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Du 1 - reference image HaRGB Composite with 9 hour total exposure time http://www.capella-observatory.com/ImageHTMLs/PNs/Du1.htm Original image cropped and reduced to the same size as my b/w image above |
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| HaRGB Composite image (cropped) Skinakas Observatory, Crete, 2011 60 cm instrument + SBIG STX16803 Credit : Josef Pöpsel & Stefan Binnewies (Germany) http://www.capella-observatory.com/ |
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Haro 3-75 (Orion) |
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| CCD Image (50% size) taken through OptoLong L-eNhance dual-band filter 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2019-12-24 02:14 UT (#732029-31) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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Haro 3-75 - Detail |
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| CCD Image (150% size, cropped) taken through OptoLong L-eNhance dual-band filter Image details as above |
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| Jonckheere 320 (Orion) Deep Sky Challenge (Ast.Now, Feb 2022, p74) [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-02-04 19:38 UT (#963025-29) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Jonckheere 320 - Detail Little or no structure can been seen in the Pl.Neb though its shape suggest that the object isn't a point source stellar object (compare with the star object on right-hand side of picture) |
| Jonckheere 320 - Detail |
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| CCD Image (200% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| Jonckheere 320 Spectra Spectra shows a typical Pl.Neb spectra |
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| Annotated CCD Image (100% scale, square root scale, rotated,
cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2022-02-04 19:46 UT (#963030-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Jonckheere 320 Spectra Graph Spectra shows a typical Pl.Neb spectra between 4250 and 7000 A Note: The rising spectra beyond 7500 A is due to contamination from the spectra from an offset star which has been binned in with the Jonckheere 320 spectra (see above image) |
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| Spectra produced in AstroMain using Image taken with Star Analyser
200 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2022-02-04 19:46 UT (#963030-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Jonckheere 900 (Gemini) Gemini curios object, Ast.Now, Feb 2020, p74 Jonckheere 900 is highlighted by the white cross-hairs Ast.Now Deep Sky Challenge Object Jan 2024 [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-01-28 20:16 UT (#748003-09) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Jonckheere 900 - Detail Jonckheere 900 appears very stellar like in this closer view. It's planetary nebula nature becomes only becomes evident when examined with spectroscopy (see below) |
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| CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| Jonckheere 900's planetary nature revealed Image from diffraction grating (Star Analyser 200) showing distinct signature of a planetary nebula with light concentrated at two particular wavelengths |
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| CCD Image (100% scale, linear scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| CCD Image (100% scale, log scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Reference Image Stars through C Filter displayed at same scale & same image rotation (150% scale, square scale, rotated, cropped) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-01-28 20:16 UT (#748003-09) |
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Jones 1 (Pegasus) |
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| CCD Image (60% size, cropped) 6 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, V Filter 2010-10-15 22:07 hUT (#516175-83) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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| CCD Image (60% size, cropped) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2010-08-20 22:35 hUT (#424026-34) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME |
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Jones 1 - detail |
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| Negative CCD Image (60% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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| K3-83 (Cygnus) Position of K3-3 shown by white cross-hairs 30 mins total exposure |
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| Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2021-09-07 22:16 UT (#912032-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| K3-83 - Detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (200% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Negative CCD Image (200% size, cropped) Image details as above |
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Minkowski 1-8 in Monoceros was the Deep Sky Challenge Object in Astronomy Now
Magazine for Feb 2020
It proved to be quite difficult to track down.
I couldn't find a positional reference in TheSky6 for PN G210.3+1.9, but the
finder chart in the magazine (but not the coordinates) implied it had a position
that corresponded to planetary nebula PLN 210+ 1.1.
Centering on PLN
210+1.1 coordinates RA 06 53 31.404, Dec +03 12 13.64 (Epoch 2000) no planetary
nebula could be seen at that location (absence confirmed by reviewing
spectroscopic images. However some 3.8' to the south there was
a small smudge of light (unnamed in TheSky6) at RA 06 53 33.79, Dec +03 08 26.59
(Epoch 2000) that has a spectrographic signature of a planetary nebula.
This is believed to be Minkowski 1-8.
| Minkowski 1-8 (Monoceros) Ast. Now Deep Sky Challenge Object, Feb 2020 Pl.Neb highlighted by white cross-hairs |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, linear scale) 4 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-01-19 23:26 UT (#743015-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Minkowski 1-8 - Detail (Pl.Neb at centre of cropped image) Est. Mag +15.1 |
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| CCD Image (150% size, linear scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| Minkowski 1-8 - Location (Pl.Neb location believed to be Minkowski 1-8 ) |
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| CCD Image (150% size, linear scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| Minkowski 1-8 - Spectrographic Image (created using Star Analyser 2000 diffraction grating) |
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| CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated, cropped) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2020-01-19 23:32 UT (#743022-26) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Negative CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated,
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| Minkowski 1-79 (Cygnus) Ast. Now Deep Sky Challenge Object, Sep 2022 Alias: PLN 93-2.1 [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2022-08-19 02:04 UT (#1028012-16) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Minkowski 1-79 - Detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Negative CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| Minkowski 1-79 (rotated for comparison with Spectra Image) Minkowski 1-79 is on left hand side of image |
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| CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, rotated, cropped) Image details as above |
| Minkowski 1-79 - Spectra Taken with SA-200 filter/grating, showing closing Pl.Neb spectra with two main 1st order 'peaks' (centre) Zero order image is visible close to left hand side of image. |
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| CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, rotated, cropped) 3 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, S Filter 2022-08-19 02:13 UT (#1028017-19) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Negative CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, rotated cropped) Image details as above |
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Pease I (Pegasus) |
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| False Colour CCD Image (
cropped) Blue & Green : 3 x 45s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, V Filter Red : 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, Ha Filter 2010-09-11 00:53hUT (#427158-66) 12" LX200R (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME [wider view] |
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| SH 2-71 (Gemini) Ast. Now Deep Sky Challenge Object, Aug 2022 Alias: PLN 36- 1.1, Sharpless 2-71 [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ] [ Planetary Nebula ] |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2022-09-01 22:06 UT (#1035052-58) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| SH 2-71 - Detail |
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| Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| Negative CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-08-20 22:24 UT (#1030025-26) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| SH 2-71 - Earlier Image (2022-08-20) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-08-20 22:24 UT (#1030025-26) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Frosty Leo Nebula (Leo) Protoplanetary Nebula |
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| CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 5 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2021-01-17 00:26 UT (#850195-99) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Frosty Leo Nebula - Detail |
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| CCD Image (200% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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