Sharpless 2-240

in Taurus

 

Optics:  AG14 Astrograph f/3,8

Camera: Canon EOS 5DMarkII, modified

Exposure: Total 240min, 5x 20min ISO800  7x20min ISO1600

Date: 24/27 October 2011

Location: Hohe Asch Observatory


Image processing with fitswork and Photoshop CS5

 

Remarks:  Southermost part of the huge and extremely faint gas bubble

Difficult object for broadband imaging.

Some severe dew problems during both imaging sessions.

 

M.S.

 


                                                                                                              

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