M76 11262011 · M76, the Little Dumbbell Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Perseus. M76 is about 2,500 light years from Earth and is now classed as a bipolar planetary nebula (BPNe). 21x300sec fits exposures. Captured and combined in Nebulosity v2.4.0 software. Finishing touches done in PhotoShop.
Telescope: Orion 8" 1000mm f4.9 Newtonian reflector.
Mount: Orion Atlas EQ-G
Guide Scope: Meade 800mm f10 reduced to f5 with Atik x.5 focal length reducer (ADM rings).
Imaging Camera: Mead DSI Color 16bit camera with Peltier cooler modification.
Guide Camera: Meade DSI Pro monochrome 16bit camera.
Imaging camera in prime focus.
Filtration used: Baader UV/IR Cut filter ·