Herschels Ray

Started by gregbradley, 03/31/2010 07:57AM

Posted 03/31/2010 07:57AM | Edited 03/31/2010 10:23AM Opening Post

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A delicate southern object.

A shockwave from the Vela Supernova.

TEC180FL, FLI PL16803, Baader filters.

O111LRGB 100 80 80 80 80.

Taken at my dark site in NSW Australia.

http://www.pbase.com/image/123184724

Also here is a version with 100 minutes of Ha added in. Makes it
a bit warmer and some nice subtle hues:

http://www.pbase.com/image/123186321

Greg.

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Posted 03/31/2010 03:45PM #1

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Cool object Greg, don't see it very often. smile

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[SIZE="Large"][/SIZE][COLOR="Blue"][/COLOR] Floyd Blue grin

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Posted 03/31/2010 09:32PM | Edited 03/31/2010 09:32PM #2

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Beautiful work Greg! I think I like the added Ha version best, but both are very nice.
Cheers,
Tyler

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Posted 04/06/2010 03:49AM #3

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Nice Greg. I like the one with the Ha data best.

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Jim Thommes

Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

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