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Started by gregbradley, 02/22/2008 09:44AM
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Posted 02/22/2008 09:44AM Opening Post
Greg Bradley
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AP140 F7.5 scope, STL11, Ha LRGB 90 15 15 15 15 15.

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Posted 02/22/2008 10:31AM #1
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Awsome Greg !

THis may not be the best question, but here goes. Does the RED color exsplain the amount of Hydrogen in the area ?

Again, thanks for the supurb beauty of the shot.

Bill
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Posted 02/22/2008 02:06PM #2
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Beautiful! 8)
Amazing how large it is! 8O

I had a chance to see it when I was down at the Winter Star party, but could not image it since it was way too low and it was surrounded by horizon "muck'...

Thanks for sharing, Greg! wink
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Posted 02/22/2008 03:06PM #3
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Excellent! BTW, welcome aboard the AP train -- you'll never use anything less!!

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Posted 02/22/2008 05:17PM #4
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Excellent image Greg, nice region. grin
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Posted 02/24/2008 11:14PM #5
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Very lovely image Greg.
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