NGC 2867


Combination of 2, 2 minute exposures, SBIG ST-4 CCD camera.
300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.

NGC 2867 is a small but bright planetary nebula in Carina, about 1.5 degrees north of the 2nd magnitude star, iota carinae. It is easily visible in an 8" telescope, even under moderate light pollution, however moderate to high magnification should be used to see the disk.


5 minutes exposure, Meade 416XT CCD camera.
300mm f/18 cassegrain at prime focus.