M27, the Dumbbell Nebulae
I have to apologize, M27 (the red object close to the center) is VERY small in this picture.
I was observing it through my 10" scope and was so fascinated, that I decided to go for it
even with very short focal lenght (135mm). To my surprise I was able to record
something of M27 on the slide film. Big future target for prime focus photography!!!
Equipment:
Teleskope: Meade LX 200 at f/10 - used for guiding only
Reducer: none
Camera: Pentax ES II - piggybacked on telescope
Lens: Tamron 135 mm
f / Stop: f/4
Film: Kodak Elitechrome 200
Exposure: 30 minutes
Conditions: good
Date: August 25th, 2000
© 2001 Aike M. Voelker