Cederblad 214 in Ha - 18/09/08

[Whippy]

Another clear night . I thought I'd give the 66 a run out last night and as per usual, it didn't disappoint. I've just spotted the announcement that these are being discontinued which is a real shame as they're really cracking scopes for the money, especially for narrowband stuff like this. In case anyone's wondering what or who Cederblad is, look here: Catalog of bright diffuse Galactic nebulae (Cederblad, 1946) . Also dragged the Mak-Newt out for some visual fun and games so all in all, a great night!

Anyways, Cederblad 214. Total exposure time 3 hrs (18 x 10 mins). Taken with an Atik 16HR with an Astronomik 13Nm Ha filter in the nosepiece, through the aforementioned Zenithstar 66. Guided by a WO FLT98, QHY5 and PHD. Stacked in DSS and processed in Photoshop.

Tony..

[Taff]

Hi Tony' thats a nice capture of the neb.Mark

[Roy]

Now where have I seen that before

A very nice image m8, you're right about the little 66SD, it does a great job considering the cost.

[Whippy]

Now where have I seen that before

A very nice image m8, you're right about the little 66SD, it does a great job considering the cost.

Is it me or have we just been imaging the same objects for the last week? IC63 now this...

Tony..

[SteveL]

I was just flipping betwen the two posts, and was going to say the same thing. Nicely done both of you.

And the 66SD to be killed off? Nooooo!

[Doc]

I would never kill off a 66 fantastic scope. Another fantastic shot Tony

[MartinB]

That's a rate crackin shot lad.

Losts of dust and detail Tony. A ZS66 and 16HR is a combination made in heaven...but it still comes down to the guy taking the pics.

[Whippy]

Cheers guys .

Tony..

[Aza]

Looking good!

You and Roy should add your data together in Registar, then have a processing face off