M57 Ring Nebula


 

 Object: M57

Scope: LX200GPS 12" F10

Optical Attachments: Hutech IDAS Lightr Pollution Filter

Guiding: Self Guided, AO-7, 4.5 Hz Lum, 0.5 Hz RGB

Camera: ST-7E, SBIG Color Filters

Mount: LX200GPS, Super Field Tripod. Super Wedge

 Exposures: L=30 x 5 minute, R=6 x 5 min, G=6 x 5 min, B=9 x 5 min all 1x1 bined (total 5 Hr)

Camera Temp.: -0 deg. C

Date: Lum 07/31/04

Location: Driveway, Dallas, Tx. USA

Conditions: Temp. ~75 deg.F

Processing: Darks, Flats. Deconvolution, Unsharp Mask, PhotoShop

Comments: FWHM on the raw images was avg. 2", Best Raw image was 1.85", Combined image deconvolved down to 1.6". Full Moon.

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