M27- Astronomy and astrophotography CCD camera images

16/07/2005
Object name: M27 CS=13.9, Dumbbell nebula
Popular name: CS=13.9, Dumbbell nebula
Object type: Planetary Nebula
Magnitude: 7.6
Size: 6.7 0
Position angle: 0
Classification: PN
Apparent RA: 19 59 36.3 Apparent Dec: +22 43 18
Constellation: Vulpecula

Although starshapes are a little bit wobbly in places... this is certainly my best black and white image of this target.

Captured in k3ccdtools. Stack in registax. No Dark. Curves in photoshop. Faded minimum filter to reduce star brightness in photoshop

Exposure Details :

30x60s on 200mm @ F5 with SC3.5

Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK