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FIRST LIGHT - EPSILON 160

Started by geomorph, 04/29/2006 04:51PM
Posted 04/29/2006 04:51PM Opening Post
Hi all. I just bought an Epsilon 160 to replace the Sky 90 that I recently sold. I was so excited that I just had to try it out, even though I couldn't get to a dark sky site. I set up last night in my back yard and gave it a good test. The light pollution was terrible, but I chose M81 and M82 and forged ahead anyway. Here is the result.

Takahashi Epsilon 160 on Losmandy G-11
SBIG ST2000XM with CFW8 and Astrodon Filters
MaxIm and Photoshop
L:R:G:B 90:12:12:12
L = 30 X 3 minutes
RGB = 4 X 3 minutes each

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Posted 04/30/2006 04:17AM #1
Nice Tyler,light pollution won't stop you enjoying a Tak ! congrats.


Cheers


Louie

Regards


LouieĀ  8)

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Posted 05/01/2006 03:15AM #2
Hey, Sweet!

I'm glad you;re making such quick use of the E160...and what good use it is!

Rick Krejci
Posted 05/01/2006 04:47AM #3
Hi Tyler,

GREAT PHOTO!! No need to comment on the light pollution; the photo is that good. Just know the best is yet to come.

Joel Falk in Kansas

Joel Falk in Kansas, USA
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Posted 05/01/2006 05:46AM #4
Fantastic first light.

Greg.