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IC 410 - Ha and HaRGB

Started by jthommes, 01/13/2011 05:24AM
Posted 01/13/2011 05:24AM Opening Post
Here is data from late 2010 on IC 410. I have both a HaRGB and an HA image processed. Images and details can be accessed here:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/ic410.htm

Scope - Explore Scientific MN152 Mak-Newt at f/4.8
Camera - ST8300M (Astronomik HaRGB filters)
Mount - G11/Gemini
Guiding - Megrez 80 mm at 555 mm FL, DSI Pro, PhD Guiding

Jim Thommes

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

http://jthommes.com/Astro/
Posted 01/13/2011 06:34AM #1
A fabulous image Jim. So lifelike and real, you feel like you could reach out and touch it.

Greg.
Posted 01/13/2011 03:03PM #2
That is an outstanding image Jim. Very nice.
When did you get the 8300?
Rick.


Jim Thommes said:

Here is data from late 2010 on IC 410. I have both a HaRGB and an HA image processed. Images and details can be accessed here:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/ic410.htm

Scope - Explore Scientific MN152 Mak-Newt at f/4.8
Camera - ST8300M (Astronomik HaRGB filters)
Mount - G11/Gemini
Guiding - Megrez 80 mm at 555 mm FL, DSI Pro, PhD Guiding
Posted 01/13/2011 06:08PM #3
Just swimming along enjoying the view. grin Nice image.

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Posted 01/14/2011 12:03AM #4
Mighty nice Jim.


Robert

There's no substitute for fine glass!
Posted 01/15/2011 04:23AM #5
Thanks all for the comments on the IC 443 image.



Richard Keppler said:

That is an outstanding image Jim. Very nice.
When did you get the 8300?
Rick.
Rick,
I got the ST8300M in March of 2010. Ive done 21 images so far. I have to say, I just got a FW5 - I had been using 1-1/4 inch filters and processing out the vignetting.


Jim Thommes

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

http://jthommes.com/Astro/