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First light from OZ

Started by tvdavis, 05/27/2008 02:15AM
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Posted 05/27/2008 02:15AM | Edited 05/27/2008 02:16AM Opening Post
Thomas V Davis
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Last night was first light for my setup in Australia. There were high clouds so only did one 5 minute exposure through 6nm H-alpha filter just to test stars and tracking.
I am pleased. Round stars across the entire FOV. For the test shot I had to do the flagship southern nebula: eta carina. Sort of weird imaging during the daytime (here) yet night time (there).

Setup:
AP 155EDF with 155TCC at f/5.3
FLI 16803
ST-402e/e-finder guider
Paramount ME

Hopefully better weather in days to come to get some better images.

Tom



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Posted 05/27/2008 03:10AM #1
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[COLOR="Purple"]WOW!

Very nice for a "test" image Tom! Can't wait for more!
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Posted 05/27/2008 03:51AM #2
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One word... BREATHTAKING! 8O
Amazing shot Thomas... keep'em coming!
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Posted 05/27/2008 04:19AM #3
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Wow Tom,
Pretty cool and only 5 minutes! Amazing. Well, we are all looking forward to more.
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Posted 05/27/2008 07:31AM #4
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Excellent image, good details all around. smile
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Posted 05/27/2008 07:35AM #5
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Fantastic Tom.

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Posted 05/28/2008 03:29PM #6
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5 minutes?! Wow. What happens when you spend some time?

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Does the sky really go backwards there?
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Posted 05/28/2008 05:03PM #7
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Hi Tom,

That is impressive. You are the first one to shoot with that combination of scope, compressor and that size camera. Gratifying to see an actual outcome from my design efforts. Thanks.

Rolando
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