Helix Nebula in Halpha

[prokyon]

Hi folks,

two days ago I could collect some data in Halpha of the Helix Nebula. Not really easy. Very deep ( -20°), and moonlight from the not far away guy. 13x600s Halpha, 80/480 APO and Moravian G2-8300FW.

You can see, how deep this object is.

Guiding was difficult because of moonlight and only some weak stars in the guide cam window.

Processed with PixInsight. I hope I will get the chance to add colour data.

Regards

Werner

[Spikey]

Excellent work Werner, the Helix is a target I'd love to have a chance to image.

It's extremely low isn't it.

[Tom OD]

Nice, starslook round so guiding worked!

Tom

[MartinB]

That's a great start. How are you going to do the colour, RGB or use OIII?

[ronaldo999]

looks very low, dont think i would have a chance from my back yard, too many houses around

[prokyon]

Thanks guys!

That's a great start. How are you going to do the colour, RGB or use OIII?

Maybe next new moon. I wanna do RGB.

[Gina]

Nice start If it stays clear tonight as forecast, I'll be attempting Ha widefield (135mm f2.8 prime lens). Well away from that full moon! That rules colour out I reckon.

[ollypenrice]

That's deep! The outer halo is showing on both sides, something we don't often see. Interestingly I find guiding harder in bright moonlight as well but some don't. You've done wonders from that location!

Olly

[prokyon]

Thank you Olly and Sub Giant,

yesterday I added 10x600s. I show you a 100% crop. I did not expect so many details with that little telescope (focal lenght 480mm)

Regards

Werner

[prokyon]

Sorry, not Sub Giant, I meant Gina.

[Gina]

[Tim]

Very nice Werner, I would love to get my teeth into this one, just dont think I can from home. I have had a few tantalising shots of it from Norfolk, but it is very low. I'll just have to keep enjoying your pics of it instead

[JamesF]

Very nice indeed.

James