M46 + PL

M46 is a large open cluster in Puppis. It contains the planetary NGC2438, which is actually in the foreground of the open cluster. This shot highlights the planetary, since the cluster is too large for the ccd camera.

Image info:

12"LX200

Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

3x2 mins

f/3.3 FR

Astroart

Auto guided in AA

2.15.01