Dumbell Nebula
Dec 13, 2012 00:11:35 #
The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1,360 light years. This object was the first planetary nebula to be discovered; by Charles Messier in 1764. Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 1,360 light years
Magnitude: 7.5
Declination: 22° 43.266'
Right ascension: 19h 59m 35s
Absolute magnitude: -0.6
Taken with an Orion Astroview 120, Orion Deep Space Star Shoot Clolor Camera, Orion SSAG 80-mm Short Tube, Celestron CG5ASGT Mount.
Distance to Earth: 1,360 light years
Magnitude: 7.5
Declination: 22° 43.266'
Right ascension: 19h 59m 35s
Absolute magnitude: -0.6
Taken with an Orion Astroview 120, Orion Deep Space Star Shoot Clolor Camera, Orion SSAG 80-mm Short Tube, Celestron CG5ASGT Mount.
The Dumbell Nebula, also know as Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27, M 27, or NGC 6853
Dec 13, 2012 00:48:05 #
Dec 13, 2012 00:54:25 #
Here's a picture of the set up. Plus a Celestron C6. That's exactly how it was when the picture got taken.
Trio set up! Celestron C6, Orion Astroview 120, Orion 80mmST w/ AG, DSSS Color cam, CG5ASGT Mount
Dec 14, 2012 07:37:38 #
that is a nice set-up . do you ever use a dslr ,with "t" adapter ? Also , of interest ~ do you leave this setup or do you set it up each time you use it. ifso how much time is involved setting up / tearing down and packing up ?
I'm impressed with the mounts strength to cary all that weight for tracking .
I'm impressed with the mounts strength to cary all that weight for tracking .
Dec 14, 2012 08:03:48 #
sudzmonn wrote:
that is a nice set-up . do you ever use a dslr ,with "t" adapter ? Also , of interest ~ do you leave this setup or do you set it up each time you use it. ifso how much time is involved setting up / tearing down and packing up ?
I'm impressed with the mounts strength to cary all that weight for tracking .
I'm impressed with the mounts strength to cary all that weight for tracking .
Most of the times I leave the set up together but not mounted. When I do tear it down I get it done in about 10-15 minutes including cabling. Seting it up takes a little longer due to balancing which is pretty tricky.
I have not used a DSRL yet as I have my Orion DSSS, but I'm planing on getting one this Christmas so I'll see if I do how well pictures come out. And yes, I was also surprise when I got some decent results from the mount with all that on it. Although no long time exposure can be acquired, let's me do between 30-90 secs. Without the C6 I have done 10 minutes without problems. Just that I don't know how to process galaxies.
Dec 14, 2012 17:51:38 #
Thank you Satcomsta for the information . very interesting ~ keep the photos coming , they are great .
Dec 14, 2012 20:50:24 #
sudzmonn wrote:
Thank you Satcomsta for the information . very interesting ~ keep the photos coming , they are great .
Thank you. I promise to get better as I learn more.
Dec 14, 2012 21:20:52 #
hope you don't mind , these photos are from a friend of mine , he is just starting out and sent me the picture to adjust . I'm NOT GOOD with elements 8 but I fudge my way thru to help him out . I can't even tell you what he has except I know its a 12" meade EQ mount . these are the before and after photos, and again I hope you don't mind me adding to your post but thought you'd be interested in seeing this . . . JUPITER
Dec 14, 2012 21:28:45 #
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