CDK17
NGC1512 by Martin Pugh
Submitted January 19, 2021 by Matt Dieterich
NGC1512 by Martin Pugh with a CDK17.
NGC1398 by Martin Pugh
Submitted January 19, 2021 by Matt Dieterich
NGC1398 by Martin Pugh with a CDK17.
NGC1055 by Martin Pugh
Submitted January 19, 2021 by Matt Dieterich
NGC1055 by Martin Pugh with a CDK17.
NGC289 by Martin Pugh
Submitted January 19, 2021 by Matt Dieterich
NGC289 by Martin Pugh with a CDK17.
NGC 1977 by Martin Pugh
Submitted January 19, 2021 by Matt Dieterich
NGC 1977 by Martin Pugh with a CDK17.
Gem Cluster by Martin Pugh
Submitted January 19, 2021 by Matt Dieterich
Gem Cluster by Martin Pugh with a CDK17.
Hercules Cluster by Tony Hallas
Submitted July 26, 2018 by Planewave Instruments
The Hercules Galaxies Cluster (Abell2151) taken with CDK17.
Abell 2151 (Hercules Galaxies Cluster) by Bob and Janice Fera
Submitted August 6, 2016 by Planewave Instruments
Abell 2151 – The Hercules Galaxy Cluster
by Bob and Janice Fera
Planewave CDK17 17″ f/6.8 Cassegrain
Apogee U16M CCD Camera
Astrodon Filters
LRGB Composite
L:460 R:100 G:100 B:100 minutes
Sub Exposures: L:23x20m R:5x20m G:5x20m B:5x20m
All exposures unbinned
Image acquired with CCDAutopilot
Processed in CCDstack and Adobe Photoshop
Taken June 4-7, 2016 from Sierra Remote Observatories, CA
NGC7380 by Bill Snyder
Submitted March 19, 2015 by Planewave Instruments
Scope Planewave CDK17
Camera SBIG STXL 11002 with AO-X
Mount Paramount
Filters Astrodon Ha3nm OIII3nm SII3nm
Exposures Ha 10hrs OIII 5.5hrs SII 7.5hrs 30min subs Total hrs 23 hrs
Location SRO Sierra remote Observatories CA. 2015
IC1795 Fishhead Nebula by Bill Snyder (APOD Dec 24, 2014)
Submitted December 30, 2014 by Planewave Instruments
Scope Planewave CDK17
Camera SBIG STXL 11002 with AO-X
Mount Paramount
Filters Astrodon Ha3nm OIII3nm SII3nm
Exposures Ha 7hrs OIII 6hrs SII 6hrs 30min subs Total hrs 19 hrs
Location SRO Sierra remote Observatories CA. 2014
Corona Australis
Submitted November 30, 2012 by Planewave Instruments
© Bradley, GregCDK17, Paramount ME, FLI Proline 16803, Astrodon Gen 11 LRGB filters
LRGB 90 50 50 50
IC 1396A, Elephant’s Trunk Nebula
Submitted November 30, 2012 by Planewave Instruments
© Trottier, HowardObject: IC1396A, “Elephant’s Trunk Nebula”.
Instrument: PlaneWave CDK17.
Focal Ratio: f4.5 (with PlaneWave focal reducer).
Mount: Paramount ME.
Camera: SBIG STL-4020M.
Dates: August 6-15 2010 (3 nights).
Integrated exposure: L (300 minutes unbinned), RGB (100 minutes each, 2×2 binning).
Location: Cabin in the Sky Observatory, South Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada.
Image Capture: MaxIm DL, TheSky6, FocusMax.
Image Processing: MaxIm DL, CCDInspector2, CCDStack2, CCDSharp, Photoshop CS5.
Website: http:www.sfu.ca~trottierobservatory.html
Rosette Nebula
Submitted November 30, 2012 by Planewave Instruments
© Fera, Bob and JaniceThe Horsehead Nebula in Orion
by Bob and Janice Fera
Planewave CDK17 17″ f6.8 Cassegrain
SBIG STL11000M CCD Camera
Astrodon Filters
LRGB Composite
L:100 R:60 G:60 B:60 minutes
Sub Exposures: L:5x20m R:6x10m G:6x10m B:6x10m RGB exposures binned 2×2
Image acquired with CCDAutopilot
Processed in CCDstacK, PIXInsight LE and Adobe Photoshop
Taken December 17, 18, 2009 from Eagle Ridge Observatory, Foresthill, CA
M 1, Crab Nebula
Submitted November 30, 2012 by Planewave Instruments
© Fera, Bob and Janice
M1- The Crab Nebula in Taurus
by Bob and Janice Fera
Planewave CDK17 17″ f6.8 Cassegrain
SBIG STL11000M CCD Camera
Astrodon Filters
LRGB Composite
L:180 R:75 G:75 B:75 minutes
Sub Exposures: L:9x20m R:5x15m G:5x15m B:5x15m
RGB exposures binned 2×2
Image acquired with CCDAutopilot
Processed in CCDstacK and Adobe Photoshop
Taken November 14, 15, 2009 from Eagle Ridge Observatory, Foresthill, CA
NGC 5921
Submitted November 30, 2012 by Planewave Instruments
© Snyder, BillCamera Apogee U16
Mount Paramount ME
Filters Astrodon LRGB
Exposures RGB 1.5Hrs each L 7.5Hrs LRGB 15min subs Total time 12hrs
Location Sierra Nevada Mountains CA. Heavens Mirror Observatory SRO
billsnyderastrophotography.com
NGC 5395, Heron Galaxy
Submitted November 30, 2012 by Planewave Instruments
© Snyder, BillCamera Apogee U16
Mount Paramount ME
Filters Astrodon LRGB
Exposures RGB 2Hrs each L 8Hrs LRGB 15min subs Total time 14hrs
Location Sierra Nevada Mountains CA. Heavens Mirror Observatory SRO
billsnyderastrophotography.com
Barnard 147 in Cygnus
Submitted November 30, 2012 by Planewave Instruments
© Snyder, BillCamera Apogee U16
Mount Paramount ME
Filters Astrodon Ha5nm OIII3nm SII5nm
Exposures Ha 4.3hrs OIII 4hrs
SII4hrs 20min subs
Location Sierra Nevada Mountains CA. Heavens Mirror Observatory SRO
billsnyderastrophotography.com
M65/66 by Bill Snyder (APOD June 15, 2012)
Submitted June 28, 2012 by Planewave Instruments
Scope Planewave CDK17
Camera Apogee U16
Mount Paramount ME
Filters Astrodon LRGB Ha5nm
Exposures R2hrs G1.5hrs B1.5hrs L 7.5Hrs Ha 3hrs Ha 20min subs LRGB 10min subs
Location Sierra Nevada Mountains CA. Heavens Mirror Observatory SRO