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Another go at the Iris Nebula.......

Started by tvdavis, 08/25/2006 12:44AM

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Posted 08/25/2006 12:44AM | Edited 08/25/2006 12:50AM Opening Post

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I decided to have another go at the Iris Nebula; this time rotating the camera to better see all the schmutz up there. I left the background a little lighter than usual to better see the dust. It's the same target as Dan's fine image; mine's just a little wider FOV.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00000f.htm

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Posted 08/25/2006 02:43AM #1

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I like this shot,It's very nice Thomas 8) an awesome look at the dust in the surrounding area.

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Posted 08/25/2006 03:36AM #2

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Thats an amazing shot Tom. Outstanding work.

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Posted 08/25/2006 03:41AM #3

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Just beautiful, Tom! That's a truly outstanding image...the dust is just hanging out there!

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I've looked at a lot of versions of the Iris lately, Tom, and I haven't seen any that show the dust as extensively or with such color as yours.
Impressive!

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Tom,

This is an amazing level of detail that you've captured! Well done!

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Posted 08/25/2006 05:47PM #6

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Lovely shot Thomas... including all that SCHMUTZ... 8)
Wonderful detail... wink

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Posted 08/25/2006 07:09PM #7

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hi,

Magnificent image.

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Posted 08/28/2006 01:24AM #8

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Tom,
A really super image - Congrats!

I love the wide field and the dust and color. I have just gathered data on the Iris in a smaller field. It really isn't going to show the "schmutz" at all compared to this image. Well done.

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Thanks for all the kind comments.

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