Leo Triplet

Started by jthommes, 04/29/2012 12:37AM

Posted 04/29/2012 12:37AM Opening Post

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Here is the Triplet taken in March.

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

Scope - Explore Scientific MN-152 "Mak-Newt" at f/4.8
Camera - ST8300M (Baader LRGB's)

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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 04/29/2012 01:11AM #1

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That looks really nice Jim, I like the color and you managed to bring out many fainter galaxies in the back ground. The stars look very good, nice framing and processing too.
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Posted 05/03/2012 03:20AM #2

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I love it Jim! The galaxies look almost 3D.

Jim

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Posted 05/06/2012 11:48PM #3

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Jim, Floyd,
Thanks for the comments.

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

http://jthommes.com/Astro/

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