M27 Resolution 1148x763

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object M 27, the dumbbell nebula (center part of original image)
constellation Vulpecula
equipment ASA Astrograph 10" at f/2,8, Astro modified Canon EOS 40D
exposure 12 x 300 sec at 800 ASA unguided
date Aug 18 and Aug 20, 2009 Engelhardsberg Germany
conditions bad, stars to 5m0, dust
image processing DeepSkyStacker 3.3.2, Photoshop CS4, Fitswork4