M27 - my first attempt at H-a

[lukebl]

Hi all,

Sorry, just another M27. My first attampt at H-a imaging, with a hint of colour.

This was the result of 15 x 5 minute exposures with a 7nm Hydrogen-Alpha filter, plus a bit of colour from a very old image taken with my DSLR (tbh, I couldn't be bothered to stay up and get some proper RGB). I would have attempted longer subs, but currently having issues with guiding.

Starlight Xpress MX716 and 250mm f/4.7 Newtonian. I must say I was pretty gobsmacked at the detail in the nebula which the little CCD has managed to pull out.

[AndyUK]

Wow - What stunning detail. Very impressive...!

[melsky]

Fantastic Luke, I love the pastel colours you've added.

[Uranium235]

Excellent. Something tells me youre going to be doing Ha a bit more often from now on

[Keiran]

Wow, now that is massively impressive... that is a fantastic image, bet your very happy with it.

[lukebl]

Thanks, gents. This little CCD is great for smaller DSOs, rather than widefield, so I'll definitely be looking for some more obscure subjects.

[russ]

That is incredible Luke. The detail and colour are amazing!