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First light 3nm H-alpha M16

Started by hakescl, 06/25/2010 10:21PM
Posted 06/25/2010 10:21PM | Edited 06/25/2010 10:39PM Opening Post
We have had this 3nm Astrodon H-alpha filter for a while, but have not had a chance to try it. I did get to swap it for the 6nm last month, but had too many other new things going on to try it until a couple of nights ago. I had planned on finishing the M17, but the guide star for M16 was too good to pass up. This is "only" 90 minutes, and I haven't decided if I should add more time, or just move on to different objects or filters and call this one done.

http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=212

Thanks for looking.

Charlie

Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
Posted 06/27/2010 01:14AM #1
Wow, looks real good to me Charlie. I suppose the expectation is better contrast with the 3 nm over the 6 nm. I know I am asking a subjective question here, but how much do you think it is improved?


Jim Thommes

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G11/Gemini
ST8300M
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