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M13, just a start

Started by fblue, 05/09/2009 08:58PM
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Posted 05/09/2009 08:58PM | Edited 05/09/2009 09:07PM Opening Post
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Hi, I started an M13 the other night, but did not get to finish it. So all I got was a bunch of luminance.
Here is what I got so far, what do you think, worth finishing? It has been done so many times, but maybe it would be worth getting the color data.

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Floyd,
It looks pretty good to me. I'd say that if you don't already have an M13 of this quality, I would get the color and finish it.
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Posted 05/10/2009 02:50AM #2
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So how much is "a bunch?" I'd say add color data on this one. Nice wide field with lots of detail, but you can still see more lurking in the background. M13 is one of the objects I have to repeat to see improvement from year to year.

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[COLOR="Purple"]Looks good to me! I'd say go for it.

Your pic really shows that little galaxy closest to M13 very well. That one has been frustrating me for
a long time...can't quite get it visually with my trusty 14.5" dob. I know exactly where it's at but haven't
had a good enough night with steady seeing to nail it for sure.
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Posted 05/10/2009 04:25PM #4
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Looks really good Floyd! I can't wait to see the finished version!

Good work!
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