Witness the Majesty of the Ring Nebula: 100% Crop & (Nearly) Full Frame

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The discussion highlights a successful astrophotography attempt of the Ring Nebula, showcasing a 100% crop and nearly full-frame image. The photographer used an 800mm lens at f/5.6 with 10-second ISO 2000 exposures, totaling 56 minutes of integration time. They achieved a clear image of the central star, with a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 4.4 pixels, indicating high-quality imaging. The community appreciates the achievement, emphasizing the enjoyment of backyard astrophotography despite the capabilities of professional telescopes like Hubble. Overall, the thread celebrates the joy of learning and experimentation in capturing celestial images.
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And lo, after 40 days and 40 nights of rain, a ball of fire in the sky did appear, and after it, a shimmering black velvet curtain of night.

Ring nebula: 100% crop and (nearly) full frame:

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Deets: 800/5.6, 10s ISO 2000 exposures (total integration time 56 minutes). This is the first time I've gotten a clear image of the central star, my best image in the stack has a FWHM of 4.4 pixels- pretty close to diffraction limited imaging. I'm almost able to pull IC 1296 out of the noise...
 
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VERY cool. thanks for posting. I'm sure the Hubble can do better but I think it's wonderful that folks here on the forum get some pics for us showing what you can do in your back yard.
 
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totally agree phinds

its all in the fun learning and experimenting :smile:well done Andy
 
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phinds said:
VERY cool. thanks for posting. I'm sure the Hubble can do better but I think it's wonderful that folks here on the forum get some pics for us showing what you can do in your back yard.

Right-o. The joy is in the making.
 
Pulling out the central star in the ring nebula is a feat most visual observers would envy.
 
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Very nice Andy. I am definitely envious. :smile:
 
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