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1st CCD M17

Started by Raymond.HK, 07/31/2005 11:29AM
Posted 07/31/2005 11:29AM Opening Post
Dear all,

This is the 1st attempt to test out the sensitivity of ST402XME as an imaging device.

Date : 26-07-2005
Scope : Orion 80ED F7.5
Mount : GPDX unguided
CCD : ST402XME
Filter : LPS-P2
Exposure : 29 images at 30s each, captured and stacked in CCDSoft v5.

Viewing link : http://www.hkastroforum.net/bbs/files/m17-050726-1_filtered.jpg
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Thanks for viewing.

Raymond


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Posted 08/03/2005 08:21PM #1
Looks really good!

My only other comment would be that the sharpening looks
a little strong, and is causing "black halos" around your
stars.

Excellent first image - looks like a great camera!

-Jake