Sim 3-188 - SNR in Cygnus

Gentlemen ... and S.M.,

I sat down last night to pursue Pickering's Triangle (aka Sim 3-188) within the Veil Complex.

I pursued an LRGB approach (108:60:60:60) and it is obvious that the plethora of stars is becoming a distraction. I must revisit using an h-alpha approach.

For a glimpse of last night's effort, I kindly direct you to www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-Nebulae-Sim-3-188.htm .

This evening's target is NGC 6960 (aka Western Veil, Witch's Broom) using my Tak FSQ/AP1200 GEM/SBIG ST-2000XM due to the larger field of view required for this SNR.

Anthony

With all the wonderful images that you've shared with we lucky few, would you ever consider getting them down in a book?

Got a spare room Anto? I wouldn't mind heading over there to see that stuff for real. Bugger all going for us here...

Your latest images are breathtaking enough to kindle the coldest spark of interest in astronomy for any potential newbie methinks. What sights are available to us beyond our cosmic backyard.

Hi Paul,

I must admit that such a comment has been made to me a number of times including locally here in Greece.

However, for something like this to be done, one must put aside a good deal of time so that it is done once and it is done right. This is the catch and problem for me since I value and cherish each and every minute under the night sky that I do not wish for a single minute and/or photon to be lost.

Perhaps when I get much older and it becomes difficult (God forbid!), time will be less important so that something can be done. Anyway, it gives me a chance to accumulate a lot of material until then.

Perhaps when I get much older and it becomes difficult (God forbid!), time will be less important so that something can be done. Anyway, it gives me a chance to accumulate a lot of material until then.

Anthony, magnificent as usual. The detail is stunning.

You know I somehow doubt that even age could stop you!! I can see the headlines now in the Athens Herald;

"107 year old astronomer, discovers extra solar planet

Reuters: 107 year old astronomer Anthony Ayiomamitis has discovered the latest extra solar planet from his backyard observatory on the Mars colony. The planet is a gas giant about the same size as Jupiter. Mr. Ayiomamitis originally from Athens, moved to Mars in 2052. In honour of Mr.Ayiomamitis's contribution to astronomy, the president of the International Astronomical Union IAU, Prof. Seanie Morris, announced today that the 17th dwarf planet to be discovered would be named 'Anto' in honour of the Greek astronomer. Mr. Ayiomamitis was unfortunately unavailable for comment as he was out of the galaxy on honeymoon following his marriage to another three 18 year olds."

Prophetic words methinks!

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President of the IAU....

...well, stranger things HAVE happened before!