M57 - The Ring Nebula

[Graeme]

Since there was some interest in the galaxy image I posted, here's one of the planetary nebula M57, the Ring Nebula in the constellation Lyra.

Captured 19/05/20. 18 x 240 second exposures. I was quite pleased with the final image because it was the first successful inclusion of a full set of flat frames taken using my home made cardboard, duct tape, LED, 12v light box!

M57-s-c-EL.jpg

Regards

Graeme

[HansV]

You're good at this! Lovely colours!

[Graeme]

Thanks Hans.

M57 is quite bright, for a planetary nebula and was one of the first things I imaged a couple of years ago. So it is nice to see the improvement.

Regards

Graeme

[Rudi]

Lovely!

[BobH]

Is M57 also called the Eye of God?

[HansV]

M57 is known as the Ring Nebula.

"Eye of God" is a nickname of NGC7293, the Helix Nebula

[stuck]

Oh no!, just when I thought my GAS attack had passed, you go and post another lovely astrophoto.

Do you think if I'm very, very, good for the rest of the year and I (hand) write a polite letter to Santa that he will bring me the sort of kit that would allow me have a go at these sort of pictures?

Ken
PS my better half has already indicated that she won't be able to contribute to Santa's fund

[Graeme]

I'm sure he will. He brought me a guide scope last Christmas. And if you explain how you can bring joy to the world you might get a Santa fund contribution!

Regards

Graeme

[HansV]

A GoFundStuck campaign?

[stuck]

A GoFundStuck campaign?

Might be worth a try but it would be quicker if you all just email me your bank details

Ken

[Argus]

Surely a letter to Santa isn't that costly.

[Rudi]

Surely a letter to Santa isn't that costly.

But the wait will be torturous!!

[Argus]

A quick search, and I found this one, quite cheap, I'd say.

https://www.educationalinsights.com/geo ... -telescope