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M16 LRGB

Started by hakescl, 08/28/2010 02:19AM
Posted 08/28/2010 02:19AM Opening Post
Finally got this processed from a few weeks ago. 60x30 seconds on L, and I added the previous H-alpha as a 35% overlay to the L. I still would like tighter stars, but this is what I have right now. Maybe some re-collimation and better seeing? Details are here:

http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=226

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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
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory