M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula |
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Object Info |
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| Object type: | Planetary Nebula | |
| Size: | 5.8' x 5.8' | |
| Magnitude: | 7.4 | |
| Constellation: | Vulpecula | |
| Distance: | 1200 Light Years | |
Exposure Info |
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| Date: | 2010-08-28 through 08-31 | |
| Location: | Pleasantville (NY) | |
| Telescope: | Celestron 8 @ F/10 | |
| Camera: | SBIG ST8XME | |
| Binning: | Lum: 1x1, RGB 1x1 | |
| Exposure time: | L: 70-min (6x10) R,G,B: 60 min (6x10) | |
| Exposure time total: | 250 Minutes | |
| Processing | CCD Stack, CS4 | |
| Comment | There was not enough blue in the 60 min acquisition. Had to boos t the stars to reduce the yellow dominance. The result was much better for the red exposure (below 3") maybe due to a less aggressive guiding |
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