September 24, 2011

M2 (9-23-2011)

M2 is a globular cluster found in the constellation Aquarius.  In my little SV80ED, I see perhaps one star and a fuzzy, round blob.  The 10" and camera resolve it into hundreds of stars.  This image has been shrunk to 74% of its original size.  Thanks to Jim Wood for processing tips.

Telescope: Orion 10" f/4.7 Newtonian and Baader RCC1
Camera and Exposure: SXVF-H9C, 10x3'
Filter: IDAS-LPS2
Guiding: SX Lodestar and SX OAG
Mount: Takahashi NJP
Software: Nebulosity, Maxim DL, Photoshop CS3
Location: The Woodlands, TX
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2 comments:

RoryG said...

Nice detail on this. Turned out a lot better than mine!

September 30, 2011 at 9:28 PM
Polaris B said...

Oh, I like your M2. It reminded me that globs can look good and that I hadn't shot one in at least a year. Thanks, Rory.

September 30, 2011 at 11:23 PM

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