Eskimo nebula

[CCD Imager]

I've changed my rig to image more high resolution and smaller objects during this winter.

My first was the Eskimo at a mere 48 arc secs in size, makes it quite challenging, especially as seeing wasn't great at 2.1 - 2.2 arc secs FWHM

This is a straight RGB image taken with an Esprit 150 and ASI183, total integration time of 3.3 hours.

Adrian

[glafnazur]

That's a great image 👍

[Roy Foreman]

I have found out the hard way that small stuff is very demanding ti image. You've done a great job on the Eskimo, well done.

[assouptro]

That's one of the most eskimo resembling eskimo nebula shots I've seen!

Fab job!! Well done!

Thanks for sharing 

Bryan

[Clarkey]

That's a great result on a tricky target. I have looked at it a few times but decided it was just a little bit too small. Mind you, I think of just over 2 FWHM quite good.

Maybe I need a bigger scope😄

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Edited January 23 by Clarkey

[CCD Imager]

Thanks for the compliments everyone, appreciated.

Clarkey, the problem with a bigger scope is you need a bigger better mount to go with it!

Adrian

[Elp]

It's one I started a few seasons back whilst waiting for another target, not easy, I was using an OAG, you need good guiding at long FL due to the size of it.

[CCD Imager]

Just now, Elp said:

It's one I started a few seasons back whilst waiting for another target, not easy, I was using an OAG, you need good guiding at long FL due to the size of it.

Actually, I dont guide. The 10 micron mount I own with absolute encoders allows purely tracking. Thereby, guiding errors don't exist, probably the best astro purchase I have ever made

Adrian

[mackiedlm]

Thats a fantastic image - very well done.

 

[JonHigh]

That’s a great image. I had to zoom in as it didn’t look real.  Very Eskimo looking!  👍🏻

[ollypenrice]

Plenty of resolution in that one.

Olly