by Rogelio Bernal and Ray Gralak
Thor's Helmet "staring" at an interesting planetary nebula (bottom left). This image was selected as the APOD for 3/12/09, and it's a collaborative effort between Rogelio Bernal and Ray Gralak.
DATE TAKEN:
January 29th, 2009
PHOTO
Exposure time:
L: 9x10'
RGB: 3x10' each
Ha: 10x20'
Total: 6.3 hours
Focal: 995mm, f/6.25
EQUIPMENT
Imaging scope: AP106 w/reducer
Camera: STL11000
Guiding camera: STL Dual Guiding CCD
Mount: Takahashi EM400
SITE & CONDITIONS
New Mexico Skies, New Mexico
Seeing: Ok
Transparency: Excellent