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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Rocket Pooch on Aug 02, 2004, 19:38:00

Title: NGC6543
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Aug 02, 2004, 19:38:00
Hi all,

Has anyone took a picture of NGC6543, I had a go last night and it was tiny even at F10 with the LX90.  So I was wondering if anyone had had a go with a 3x barlow or larger scope?

P.S. When I've seem what I can get out of the image I'll post it here.

Title: NGC6543
Post by: JohnP on Aug 02, 2004, 23:26:00
Chris,

As you know I can't even find M27.... so without GOTO I'd say I'd have zero chance of finding something that small.....

I'm looking forward to DSC & having someone show me how to star hop sucessfully :smile:

Cheers - look forward to the picture whatever it is (just showing my ignorance)

John
Title: NGC6543
Post by: Whitters on Aug 02, 2004, 23:55:00
I haven't but here is a shot thru a C8 http://www.rileyv.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ngc6543_7c.htm
Title: NGC6543
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Aug 03, 2004, 00:33:00
Yep thats about the size through my telescope as well.  Its very bright, uch brighter to the eye than M57, but very small.

John, buy a goto :smile: