Dark Nebula - LDN 1158, LDN 1147

Started by jthommes, 09/25/2009 03:50AM

Posted 09/25/2009 03:50AM Opening Post

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I have been enjoying imaging some of the dark and dusty areas of our Galaxy. Here is a pair of Dark Nebulae that are really close to the Iris Nebula. Image and exposure and processing details are at:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/LDN1155.htm

Optic - Zenithstar 66 mm APO at f/4.3
Camera - Artemis285 - Astronomik LRGB filters
Mount - G11/Gemini
Guiding - C8 at 1350 mm FL, DSI Pro, PHD Guiding

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Jim Thommes

Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

http://jthommes.com/Astro/

Posted 09/25/2009 08:35PM #1

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Super nice work there Jim! I love these dark nebulae.
Cheers,
Tyler

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Posted 09/26/2009 01:16AM #2

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Very nice Jim.

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Posted 09/27/2009 03:32AM #3

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Tyler, Eric,
Thanks for the comments.

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Jim Thommes

Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

http://jthommes.com/Astro/

Posted 09/27/2009 03:47AM #4

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Nice as always Jim.

cheers,

Jeff

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