M46, M47, NGC 2423, NGC 2425, NGC 2438 in Puppis

[budguinn]

Howdy friends,

This is a really busy part of the sky. I framed this to get as many of the objects into the frame as I could. There are four open clusters in this area and a pretty little planetary.



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Telescope: Takahashi Epsilon 180ED
Camera: SXV-M25C
11@5min Acquired in AstroArt using CGE Mount
Processed in ImagesPlus, PSCS2 and Noels AstroTools

You really need to zoom in to see the little planetary, but it's there.

comments and suggestions are welcomed,

[BT Technologies]

Gorgeous image Bud!!! Have you ever considered a larger format camera such as a 6303 type chip camera? I would love to see an even larger image scale with your images!!

[budguinn]

Originally Posted by BT Technologies

Gorgeous image Bud!!! Have you ever considered a larger format camera such as a 6303 type chip camera? I would love to see an even larger image scale with your images!!

I'd probably then need a bigger scope

It was pointed out to me that there is another little pinkish planetary in the picture as well...above NGC 2438.....I might make an overlay with the sky.

[BT Technologies]

It's funny that you mention the planetary nebula.. I was talking to one of my astro buddies on the phone late last night and when I viewed your image in full resolution, that tiny planetary was the first thing I asked my friend about!! It is located at the 11'oclock position just above the first cluster on the left. Is this a NEW planetary Bud?? If so CONGRATULATIONS on your discovery!!

[stargazer]

hi Bud,

it`s good to see You here in this (at least for me) new forum!

Your images are always very nice and most interesting, cos You manage to amaze us with widely unknown - or less known - objects like this tiny planetary, which You captured very well!
it jumps intzo one`S eye at once!
well done!!!

best regards
Dietmar