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M16 OIII

Started by hakescl, 08/14/2010 12:35AM
Posted 08/14/2010 12:35AM Opening Post
Finally had a couple of clear nights and I got some data on one of them. Here is 90 minutes of [OIII] from last night:

http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=220

Just for grins, I did a really quick combine with the H-alpha from a few weeks ago. The registration needs another tweak, but I will wait until I get some [SII], maybe tonight. That image is here:

http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=221

Charlie

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