Here is a selection of images
taken primarily with newtonians at prime focus. The Galactic nebula
are amongst the most spectacular of celestial objects to photograph,
their brilliant colors and gossamer wreaths of nebulosity make
for superb sky photographs. The correct choice of film however
can make or break a fine image. An excellent film for shooting
these "HII" regions must be particularly sensitive to
the light of the Hydrogen Alpha line, which is a crimson red color.
For Reflection nebula, also considered galactic nebula, a very
contrasty blue sensitive film is required.
Galaxies pose a difficult problem for prime focus astrophotographers in that they are often very dim and small. Long carefully guided exposures are essential with fine grained films such as Tech Pan 2415 which must be fully hypered for optimal results.
Emission/Reflection Nebula
Latest Images
Trifid Nebula, 12.5" f/5 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak Pro400ppf, Payson AZ
Dumbell Nebula - 2x, 10.25" f/6 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak PJ400, Payson AZ
Lagoon Nebula, 10.25" f/6 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak PJ400, Payson AZ
IC1795 , 12.5" f/5 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak Pro400ppf, Payson AZ
NGC7023 , 12.5" f/5 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak Pro400ppf, Payson AZ
Swan Nebula, 10.25" f/6 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak PJ400, Payson AZ
Ring Nebula - 6x, 10.25" f/6 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak PJ400, Payson AZ
Sharpless 132 , 12.5" f/5 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak Pro400ppf, Payson AZ
Star Clusters
M11 , 10.25" f/6 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak PJ400, Payson AZ
M71 , 10.25" f/6 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak PJ400, Payson AZ
M29 - 2x, 10.25" f/6 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak PJ400, Payson AZ
Galaxies
NGC6946 , 12.5" f/5 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak Pro400ppf, Payson AZ
Andromeda Galaxy 1, 10.25" f/6 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak PJ400, Payson AZ
Andromeda Galaxy 2, Luminosity Masked, 10.25" f/6 Two 60 minutes exposures on Kodak PJ400, Payson AZ
2000 Images
1998 Images
