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M104

Started by gregbradley, 05/13/2010 11:26AM
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Posted 05/13/2010 11:26AM | Edited 05/13/2010 11:27AM Opening Post
Greg Bradley
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M104 is a unique galaxy with its sideon view and almost totally symmetrical shape.

I took this one from my front yard. TEC180FL at F11.2, FLI ML8300, Baader 50mm square filters, Tak NJP mount.

LRGB 80 80 70 70.

http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/123997685

Greg.
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Posted 05/13/2010 05:14PM #1
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So pretty!

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Posted 05/13/2010 05:46PM #2
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Great photo! Precise processing!
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Posted 05/14/2010 01:05AM #3
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Nice Sombrero there. Good detail in the dust.
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Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
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Posted 05/20/2010 04:13AM #4
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Very Nice Greg. I like the color you got on the galaxy itself.

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Posted 05/20/2010 12:50PM #5
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Nice one Greg. You picked up some detail in the dust lanes and on the surface of the disk as well. Sweet!
Cheers,
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