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First shots with AO-7

Started by Wangler, 08/28/2007 01:56AM
Posted 08/28/2007 01:56AM Opening Post
Here are a couple of my first images taken with the AO-7 operating at 0.8 arc seconds per pixel for 5 minute subs. When this AO-7 works, it makes a world of difference with my LX200 fork mount at this high of a resolution.

My color subs for NGC 4954 did not come out (clouds), and I want to get a lot more luminance on this before it's hidden for the fall; we will see.

NGC 891 was just a test.

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[COLOR="Navy"]“Heaven wheels above you, displaying to you her eternal glories, and still your eyes are on the ground” --Dante[/COLOR]
Posted 08/28/2007 01:57AM #1
Here is the NGC891...........

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[COLOR="Navy"]“Heaven wheels above you, displaying to you her eternal glories, and still your eyes are on the ground” --Dante[/COLOR]
Posted 08/28/2007 12:57PM #2
I'd say those stars are the definition of "round." Looks like it's a winner.
Larry
Posted 08/28/2007 02:17PM #3
Hi Alec,

More and more as I see images made with adaptive optics do I see stars that are the archetype for the word "round". Me want one now! grin

Eric
Posted 08/28/2007 09:28PM #4
Wonderful stuff Alec!
It surely looks like a VERY PROMISING piece of equipment...

Looking forward to your next AO shots! wink

Ivan Gastaldo 8)
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