I finally completed generating and uploading all of my images and write-ups for over 300 objects into my new website
menardastrophotography.com.... check it out.
Last week I imaged the nebula Sh2-188. It took me two nights since the first night clouded over earlier than expected.
Sharpless 188 is known as The Shrimp nebula. It is located in Cassiopeia so it is in a good position in the night sky for imaging. It is a planetary nebula, but it does not look like a classical planetary. It is about 850 light years away.
I was able to acquire 42 images (4 minutes, binned 1x1, -20C, gain 100) on Nov 10th, and then 106 images (4 minutes, binned 1x1, -20C, gain 100) on Nov 11th. Both nights used 11 inch SCT and ZWO ASI 2600 OSC with 0.7 focal reducer. SV90 and ZWO ASI290 used for autoguiding -- which was very good both nights (<.75 arcsec RMS).
Roger
Sharpless 188 (Sh2-188) and my astrophotography website
Sharpless 188 (Sh2-188) and my astrophotography website
Roger M.
Celestron CPC1100 EDGE, Stellarvue 130T refractor dual mounted on iOptron CEM120 on permanent pier mounted in Observatory. Imaging camera ZWO ASI2600 OSC, guide camera Lodestar or ZWO ASI290MM.
Celestron CPC1100 EDGE, Stellarvue 130T refractor dual mounted on iOptron CEM120 on permanent pier mounted in Observatory. Imaging camera ZWO ASI2600 OSC, guide camera Lodestar or ZWO ASI290MM.
Re: Sharpless 188 (Sh2-188) and my astrophotography website
Looks a lot like the Medusa Nebula.
And a neat galaxy at 4 o'clock.
"AstroGeek"
And a neat galaxy at 4 o'clock.
"AstroGeek"
Steve L
Re: Sharpless 188 (Sh2-188) and my astrophotography website
No Steve, it looks like the Wizard Nebula!
Bruce D
Re: Sharpless 188 (Sh2-188) and my astrophotography website
Looks like a shrimp to me. (When do we eat?)
Pete P.
Re: Sharpless 188 (Sh2-188) and my astrophotography website
Roger, your new web site is awesome! Each object displayed has a ton of info covering many aspects of the object, your process, etc. Thanks for sharing with us!
However, now, with the quality of your fine images, I am can't decide if I am "Educated and Inspired" to continue or If I should throw in the towel on imaging!
It will be hard to equal your great work. ![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
However, now, with the quality of your fine images, I am can't decide if I am "Educated and Inspired" to continue or If I should throw in the towel on imaging!
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Frank N
Stellarvue 80mm APO, Skyguider Pro, Celestron AVX
"I'm a seeker too. But my dreams aren't like yours. I can't help thinking that somewhere in the universe there has to be something better than man. Has to be"
Taylor in "Planet of the Apes" 1968
Stellarvue 80mm APO, Skyguider Pro, Celestron AVX
"I'm a seeker too. But my dreams aren't like yours. I can't help thinking that somewhere in the universe there has to be something better than man. Has to be"
Taylor in "Planet of the Apes" 1968