Dumbbell Nebula
Dumbbell Nebula: Here is a recent result of this extremely beautiful Planetary Nebula.The image was taken with a longer total exposure than the previous one, and it shows clearly more details.
To have a look at a M27 photograph with one of the ESO 8.2 meter telescopes at Cerro Paranal in Chile click here.
Object |
Dumbbell Nebula |
|---|---|
Catagory |
Planetary Nebulae |
Designation |
M 027 |
Constellation |
Vulpecula |
Optics |
Vixen R200SS 8 inch, f/4.6 with Televue Paracorr |
Camera |
QHY8/ALccd 6c |
Exposure |
11 x 5min IDAS LPS filter, 9 x 10min Astronomik H-alpha filter, Maxim DL for Capturing |
Calibration |
Flat frame |
|---|---|
Guiding |
Meade DSI Pro II and TMB 80 as Guide Scope. Maxim DL as Guiding Software |
Mount |
Takahashi EM-11 |
Processing |
ImagesPlus, Photoshop |
Location, Date |
Eningen, Germany - 30+31 Aug 2008 |
Remark |
