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Emission Nebula - LBN 864

Started by jthommes, 03/28/2005 01:58AM
Posted 03/28/2005 01:58AM Opening Post
Here is an object (LBN 864) that is infrequently imaged. I have not found reference to it in either the NGC or IC. I have attached a midsize thumbnail. A full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/LBN864.htm

The image is centered at: Equatorial 2000: RA: 06h 08m 36s Dec: +15°43'58"

The scope was my C8 at f/2.6, the camera was my ToUcam SC3 RAW. Total exposure is about 55 minutes.


I used a Hydrogen-Alpha exposure and composited it into the image, so the red is a false color (or at least emphasized).


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jthommes's attachment for post 23131

Jim Thommes

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Posted 03/28/2005 06:31AM #1
Nice image, Jim. 8) I found another designation for it as SAC Sh2-261. Joe.
Posted 03/28/2005 01:23PM #2
Jim,
Excellent image! It's great to see some new objects.
Larry
Posted 03/28/2005 05:20PM #3
Nice shot, Jim. There is little reference to this object. How did you find it?

Cal
Posted 03/28/2005 05:38PM #4
Nice work Jim, great image! wink

Ivan Gastaldo 8)
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Posted 03/28/2005 11:07PM #5
Great work on this one Jim! It makes me want to go out and try it.... if the weather ever clears. :C

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