Dumbbell Nebula - close up

[vincentnm]

Dear All,

This one was a marathon attempt; 9 nights of capture. Had to discard more than half of the subs thanks to the weather. And took my time for processing. But I guess there's still a lot to be done. Comments and suggestions welcome please.

Dates taken: 9 nights throughout July and August 2010

Location: Beckenham, Kent, UK.

Scope: Celestron 9.25 SCT

Camera: Starlight Xpress SXV-H16

Filters: 2” Astronomik Ha, OIII, SII

Guiding: Skywatcher ST80 with DFK

Mount: Skywatcher EQ6

Exposure: 7.5 hours Ha, 10.5 hours OIII, 5 hours SII all in 10 minute subs

Calibrated and Stacked in Maxim DL

Stretched and Noise Reduction in Photoshop CS3

Thanks,

Vincent.

[ncjunk]

Fair bit a detail in that one!

[barkis]

It is a deep one Vincent, and a fine structure revealing NB Image it is too. You have put a lot of time and effort into this, and it is a great result.

Ron.

[twotter]

I've never seen so much detail in there before - cool

[Suffolkgazer]

Another great Image Iam just gazing at today whilst drinking a brew. Can sit here all day and look at these but the house work not getting very far also:D. Great image Vincent.

[ollypenrice]

Excellent resolution, excellent stickability!

You can't beat time. In imaging Time Rules...

Olly

[johnkirkpatrick]

one word, STUNNING!!

[assouptro]

Loverly image. You have got to be pleased with that one!

Bryan.

[vincentnm]

Thanks for the encouraging comments guys :-)

Guiding was a bit of a problem at 2350 mm FL. I am considering getting an SX Adaptive Optics system for my C9.25.

Thanks,

Vincent.

[Joe gray]

beautiful

[garyscott]

Stunningly beautifull, very well done:headbang: