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M101 - a quick image with a small scope

Started by tvdavis, 03/04/2006 03:48AM
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Posted 03/04/2006 03:48AM | Edited 03/05/2006 06:51PM Opening Post
Thomas V Davis
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Hi all,

I took this image over the last few nights. We received a brief respite from the clouds so I thought I'd try M101.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00004d.htm

AP 155EDF f/7
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Posted 03/04/2006 07:17AM #1
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Another one of your excellent images! As you know, M-101 is a pretty challenging object - with very subtle color changes from the core to the arms. You've processed it well, and I really like the detail you've captured in the dusk lanes - very nice.

I'm short a lot of exposure time on mine - only about 60 minutes of luminous data and very short on the color channels, but the skies are clear tonight and I'm collecting photons as I type.....so I'll just have to wait and see.

All the best to you!
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Posted 03/04/2006 08:33PM #2
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Excellent Job Thomas! 8)
Great detail & colors!
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Posted 03/05/2006 05:39PM #3
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Nice image Tom. I don't think you give your AP 155 enough credit. It is a fantastic scope.
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Posted 04/29/2006 12:24AM #4
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Wow Tom... this is amazing!!!
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Posted 04/29/2006 02:51AM #5
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Hi Tom great looking shot you have there,congrats.


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