Spring narrowband targets?

[michaelmorris]

This winter my target is to collect a shed load of narrowband data of the Jellyfish Nebula (IC443).  Despite a few hiccups along the way, I think this going quite well.  However, the Jellyfish is now setting behind the Bay Tree of Doom (my Nemesis) by about 12:30 am, so I'm looking for a narrowband target somewhere about 15 to 25 degrees above eastern horizon after midnight.  We are talking about somewhere in the region of Hercules and Bootes.

I'd be looking at a field of view of 1.49° x 1.19° (Skywatcher 80ED with focal reducer with Atik 460EX camera)

Any suggestions?

[carastro]

Not sure about degrees, but try these - Rosette Nebula,  Thor's Helmet, Seagull Nebula, Cone Nebula.

Carole 

[michaelmorris]

Thanks Carole

Unfortunately, they are all in Monoceros/Canis Major and thus are too far West for what I'm after.

[carastro]

Not much in narrowband in that direction for next month or two Michael, its galaxy season.  You could do something higher up like the Heart and Soul Nebula.  I always find this time of year pretty much of a non event for me, which is why i don't tend to book Kelling in April.   

Carole 

[Guest]

Hi Michael,

I was preparing for Kelling this Spring and was reminded just how far West all our big fat narrow band targets have wandered :-)

I'm going for the list attached below (well, one or two of them :-) and while not narrow-band there should be some Ha to shoot in some of them :-)

David

Kelling Heath Spring Star Party 2018.xlsx

[laser_jock99]

Galaxy season is definately upon us........

[Demonperformer]

The only thing that springs to mind is to try some of the less well-known "bigger" planetaries. Have a look at this pdf &/or this article.

 

[Guest]

On 21/02/2018 at 07:11, David_L said:

Hi Michael,

I was preparing for Kelling this Spring and was reminded just how far West all our big fat narrow band targets have wandered :-)

I'm going for the list attached below (well, one or two of them :-) and while not narrow-band there should be some Ha to shoot in some of them :-)

David

Kelling Heath Spring Star Party 2018.xlsx

After thinking about the hassle of imaging in the field I've decided to do what I normally do at Kelling - take the time to observe the starts and learn about the sky :-)

I can image all I want at home - I can't observe as much sky as I can at Kelling :-)

David

[gorann]

Hi Michael,

I assume you know about this site - the first I go to if I have nothing planned for the evening.

https://dso-browser.com/dso/search

[michaelmorris]

Thanks

[Grant]

Following - also looking for some good Spring narrowband targets