M46 with PN ngc 2438

[RAC]

There is also another planetary nebula down the left side named PN G231.4+04.3

6x5min subs for each colour,

Atik 383L+ mono camera,

Baader 1.25in LRGB filters,

TS filter drawer,

skywatcher 8in f5 reflector,

Celestron CGE mount guided,

Baader MPCC,

Stacked in DSS and processed in PixInsight.

Full size here http://www.flickr.com/photos/46302893@N02/8540775117/sizes/o/in/photostream/

M46 with PN NGC 2438 by meg rac, on Flickr

[WaveSoarer]

That's a great image.

[Daniel-K]

this is in my top 5, i love this and too see it through a 16inch scope is like looking at this picture, you've done a great job, plus that tiny little planetary nebula is awesome never heard of that one well done

[davo]

Wow! many many stars. I wonder... can this nebula be spotted visually?

[badgerchap]

Ooh I love that cheeky little PN G231.4+04.3! Very nice, a complete new one on me. The colours are beaut, particularly the faint red fringe around it. Good stuff!

[prokyon]

Very nice, you captured the little PN very well!!

[RobH]

That's a cracking image, very vibrant with great star colour and the PN is captured beautifully.

[Daniel-K]

Davo the nebula in the cluster can be seen from a moderate dark sky. Your 12 should about do it

[RAC]

Thanks chaps. A ccd with rgb filters kicks the hell of a DSLR for star colour thats for sure! I think it beats it in every respect. I wish i had made the move sooner.

[Coco]

Super job.... I really like this image.. thumbs up from me!

[ultranova]

love the high res, nicley processed

Paul

[andyo]

A great image with really nice star colours

[Gina]

nice one