The 21 July 2006 was very warm and first time this summer I had the chance to take some images.

Last Update: 23 July 2006

Imaging Setup

Stellarvue NightHawk (AT1010 / Classic) 80/480mm Achromatic Refractor / IR Stop Filter / SBIG ST7 camera on GP mount.

M27

The "Hantel" Nebula M27

SBIG ST7 full frame mode.

Stellarvue NightHawk (AT1010 / Classic) 80/480mm Achromatic Refractor / IR Stop Filter

21 July 2006 2040 UT / 20*120s = total of 40 minutes

Image treated with ImagesPlus 2.75 and Paintshop Pro 9.01 (for higher JPG compression)

IC5146

The "Cocoon" Nebula IC5146

SBIG ST7 full frame mode.

Stellarvue NightHawk (AT1010 / Classic) 80/480mm Achromatic Refractor / IR Stop Filter

21 July 2006 2140 UT / 20*120s = total of 40 minutes

Image treated with ImagesPlus 2.75 and Paintshop Pro 9.01 (for higher JPG compression)