M27 Outer Halo- Astronomy and astrophotography CCD camera images



08/09/2005
Object name: M27 Dumbbell nebula
Popular name: 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

This was an experimental handful of frames at M27 with the astronomik CLS filter. I could have gone longer, but my patience was wearing thin and I had to get up for work in the morning. Processing the frames and stretching violently gives a hint in the noise of the outer halo of M27. A slightly less noisey image of this feature can be found here. This image shows some potential. A longer, more dedicated set of frames could get something approaching a presentable approach. Or I just get that set of emission line filters! ;-)

Captured in k3cddtools, stacked in registax, curves and histrogram in photoshop. 50% faded with darken minimum filter on selected highlights

Exposure Details :

Astronomik CLS 8x61s on 200mm @ F5 with SC3.5

Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK