Helix Nebula

Here is an image of NGC 7293 that I took in Late August. It is a combination of Ha , straight luminance, and RGB exposures. I have attached a mid size image; full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

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

Scope is a C8 at f/6.2, Camera is an Artemis 285.

Exposure time was 81 minutes HA:L:R:G:B 30:24:9:9:9.

Attached Image:

Wonderful shot my friend, as usual... you are definitely getting your money's worth out of that camera!


Thanks for sharing! 8)

Ivan, Stuart,
Thanks for the comments I appreciate them...

I feel like I am getting good results from the Artemis camera, thanks - and on the C8, I think I have it columated about as well as a C8 can go. I did it in a large indoor area with an artificial star. It was a comfortable set up with convenient access to the screws - glad I took the time to do it.