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47 Tucanae (NGC104)

Started by tvdavis, 08/09/2008 06:41PM
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Posted 08/09/2008 06:41PM Opening Post
Thomas V Davis
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Here is a quick image I took from my remote observatory in Australia. The weather has been very cloudy there all winter. I would like to get more data to better define the core, but that will have to wait for the sky to clear.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_000011.htm

Comments welcome.

Tom Davis
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Posted 08/09/2008 07:32PM #1
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Very nice Thomas, great wide field and good color too! smile
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Posted 08/10/2008 09:47AM #2
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hi Tom,

very nice large fields with a beautiful cluster!
what is the "clustered" bunch of stars to the right, BTW?
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Posted 08/10/2008 07:42PM #3
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Beautiful Tom!

The color on all the stars is really great.

Hope it clears up for ya smile

Jason
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Posted 08/12/2008 11:59AM #4
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Beautiful colors, detail & pinpoint stars! 8)
Thank you Thomas!

By the way, it seems that remote setup is doing wonders for you..., enjoy it! wink
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