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Dusty Cluster - NGC 225

Started by jthommes, 11/27/2009 06:24PM
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Posted 11/27/2009 06:24PM Opening Post
Jim Thommes
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NGC 225 sits in front of a dark lane and it appears to have a little reflection nebula involved (LBN 604). Its also known as the Sailboat Cluster - I think I can see why. Image and exposure details are here:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/NGC225.htm

Optic - Megrez II 80 mm APO at f/5.2
Camera - Artemis 285, Astronomik LRGB filters
Mount - G11/Gemini
Guiding - C8 at 1350 mm FL, DSI Pro, PHD Guiding

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

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Posted 11/28/2009 03:02PM #1
jeff OMeara
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Very nice shot Jim, I can see why it is called the sail boat cluster.

cheers,

Jeff
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Posted 12/01/2009 05:45AM #2
Tyler Allred
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Beautiful image Jim. The star colors are just superb and I really like your overall processing of the image. It looks nice and smooth with looking over-filtered. Very nice!!
Cheers,
Tyler
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Posted 12/01/2009 03:07PM #3
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Beautiful image Jim. I especially like the colour balance in your stars. Something I always struggle with. sad

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Maurice
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