It's been a year..
On November 9th, 2010 my close friend and observing buddy/stooge Keith "Larry" Burns, aka Kosmic Kow committed suicide. After several major searches CERT teams finally found his body in Lost Mountain park, Cobb County, Georgia.
Its been a year, but hardly a day goes by when I don't think about him. He loved nature and observing the universe so today's SHINY selection is dedicated to his memory.
NGC 6905 - a planetary nebula
NGC 1365 - a spectacular barred spiral galaxy in Fornax.
(8-inch f/4, Canon 1000D, 11 x 5 minute exposures)
NGC 7293 - the Helix Nebula
(HUGE SHINY behind the cut!)
(8-inch f/4, 12 x 5 minute exposures)
This is a large and relatively close planetary nebula that was one of his favorite Fall objects. Imaged during the 2011 Chiefland Star Party in Florida (October 26 -30).
Its been a year, but hardly a day goes by when I don't think about him. He loved nature and observing the universe so today's SHINY selection is dedicated to his memory.
NGC 6905 - a planetary nebula
NGC 1365 - a spectacular barred spiral galaxy in Fornax.
(8-inch f/4, Canon 1000D, 11 x 5 minute exposures)
NGC 7293 - the Helix Nebula
(HUGE SHINY behind the cut!)
(8-inch f/4, 12 x 5 minute exposures)
This is a large and relatively close planetary nebula that was one of his favorite Fall objects. Imaged during the 2011 Chiefland Star Party in Florida (October 26 -30).