M76 Planetary Nebula in Perseus

Thanks everyone for the kind words! The sky is really good right now and the same should be the case for this evening and I will be using the opportunity to pursue the stunning galaxy M33 (Pinwheel) in Triangulum.

John, thanks for the reference to the book by Kwok. I would be lying to you if I were to say that planetaries do not have a special appeal of their own. In fact, this evening I was planning to pursue Sh2-188 which is a very impressive crescent-shaped planetary (similar to Abell 21) but I will deviate slightly just for this evening and pursue M33 in Triangulum.

I have a list of planetaries to pursue over the next few weeks and which includes at least ten Abells PNe's. Just a little patience and there will be more of these little celestial gems available for "consumption".

Great image Anthony.
Where do you find the time to catch up on sleep?

Great image Anthony.
Where do you find the time to catch up on sleep?

Thanks John ... as for zzzzzz's, during full moon. :lol:

My problem right now is that a new DMK camera has arrived and specifically for the imaging of the solar system and which will impact my zzzzzzz's ... I must find a solution.

My problem right now is that a new DMK camera has arrived and specifically for the imaging of the solar system and which will impact my zzzzzzz's ... I must find a solution.[/quote]

That is a problem a full moon will not prevent. Still, the rest of us will be rewarded with your great planetary images!
Best of luck with the DMK

El Greco,

Get out yer knitting needles. I'm sending the heavies over to 'make you an offer you can't refuse' :lol:

Stunning image as per usual

Get out yer knitting needles. I'm sending the heavies over to 'make you an offer you can't refuse' :lol:

Well, don't laugh too hard ... I am out of action for at least a week thanks to the weather and the incessant clouds and rains being predicted. Ouch!

Grennan, I am going to send Osama after you! Better yet, I will send him after your astro equipment! :mrgreen: