The Flying Bat - Sharpless 129

Here is an image of Sharpless 129. Signal was a bit weak in my data, but I pushed and stretched. I do not take any credit for the name - I saw it on the internet - really. But in looking at the image, you can imagine something flying. Image is at:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/SH2-129.htm

Optic - Sigma EX APO 150 mm DSLR Lens at f/4
Camera - Artemis285, Astronomik HA and RGB filters
Mount - Celestron CG5 with Goto controls
Guiding - 180 mm FL home made guide scope, DSI Pro, PHD Guiding

Looking good Jim. I can see the "flying" thing easily.
Cheers,
Tyler

Nice! Gotta luv that sensor.

David

Nice bat catch. I like those wide shots with your 150mm lens. It looks like the left side has more background red, at least compared to the right. Is that "real"? If so, it may be worth some more time.

Charlie

Wonderful image Jim!

BTW, how do you pronounce your last name? Is it "thomas" or "toms"? Your name came up at AIC as a guy who knowns how gets the most out of his imaging equipment (bang for your buck).

Tom