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M13 from Utah

Started by geomorph, 04/28/2007 07:30AM
Posted 04/28/2007 07:30AM | Edited 04/28/2007 07:31AM Opening Post
Hi all,
It has been a long winter and a very long time since I spent any time imaging. But, tonight I broke out the old Tak E160 a got the cobwebs off by imaging a few clusters. The moon was pretty bright so I didn't try to go very deep. Here is the first image from tonight.... it is M13, a favorite of mine. I hope you like it.
Cheers,
Tyler

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SBIG ST2000XM with Astrodons
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Posted 04/28/2007 12:01PM #1
Very good! It's good to have you back Tyler.

Tom

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Posted 04/28/2007 12:28PM #2
Nice shot Tyler.

Regards


LouieĀ  8)

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Posted 04/28/2007 06:00PM | Edited 04/28/2007 06:04PM #3
Hi Tyler smile

Nice image and very likable

I just shot a test image of M13 with my M160 and ST2K

I see I have to lower my exposure times to get more detail, less saturation, and put some stars on a diet. These are ten minutes LRGB (6L 2XRGB)and are what I think the max for the colors but way to much for the luminance. I also have to change my camera angle to get a better guide star. Hopefully the clouds here on th east coast will clear for the new moon. I shot this with the moon too and lost some detail getting the green out of the sky.

What were your exposure times

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Posted 04/28/2007 10:26PM #4
WB Tyler!
Beautiful shot! 8)

Ivan Gastaldo 8)
Coconut Creek, FL

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Posted 04/29/2007 12:56AM #5
Tyler,
Nice mM13! I like the color saturation.

Nice to see you with a post.


Jim Thommes

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Posted 04/30/2007 12:23AM #6
Very nice Tyler grin
Good to see some of your images again.

Jason