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Started by tvdavis, 09/26/2005 01:29PM
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Posted 09/26/2005 01:29PM | Edited 09/26/2005 01:29PM Opening Post
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Here is my first attempt at these objects this year. I haven't shot these for about three years so I thought it was time again.

AP155EDF f/7
STL-11000M
Ha 6nm 160 minutes

I'm still waiting for my BRC to get back from TNR in Houston. Hopefully it wasn't damaged during the deluge.

Tom

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Posted 09/26/2005 02:57PM #1
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Sorry, the website link is:

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00003d.htm

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Posted 09/26/2005 10:30PM #2
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Wow - absolutely beautiful! How many exposures did you take? Or is that AP1200 of yours capable of doing 160 minutes straight through :-)

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Awesome detail Thomas. 8O
Thanks for sharing.
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I can't stop looking at this image - it is spectacular and I especially like seeing it in black and white. The dark nebula is so clearly a foreground object.

Makes me want to try some deep sky pictures!

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Posted 09/27/2005 03:22AM #5
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That's really well done, Tom. The processing is perfect.
It looks like you did a good job of taking Alnitak out of the equation, too.
Congratulations on a fine image.

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Posted 09/27/2005 01:06PM | Edited 09/27/2005 01:07PM #6
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That's one beautiful shot Thomas! It is amazing to see how fine the detail is one this picture... excellent! wink

Thank you for sharing!

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Posted 09/27/2005 02:38PM #7
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Thank you all for your kind comments.

BTW, I heard yesterday from TNR and my BRC-250 survived Rita! It's on its way back to more northerly and dryer climates.

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Posted 09/27/2005 07:46PM #8
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Tom,
Absolutely stunning image!!

And so early in the season. I don't know if I have to stay up really late or get up really early to keep up with you guys.
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WOW! Great shot Tom! I am amazed at the level of detail in the image. It is simply superb!
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