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Started by jthommes, 08/04/2009 03:25AM

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Posted 08/04/2009 03:25AM Opening Post

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This is a popular target this time of year - so here it is again. This image is a combination of OSC and H-Alpha on the old C8. Yes, the C8 still does some imaging for me if you can believe that. Image and exposure details are here:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/DSLR/M17.htm

Scope - C8 @f/6.3 (standard schmidt reducer corrector at proper spacing)
Mount - G11/Gemini
Guiding - Megrez II at 555 mm FL, DSI Pro, PHD guiding

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Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

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Posted 08/04/2009 03:54PM #1

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Great shot Jim!
Hey, nothing wrong with that C8! (actually, I'll be looking for one soon, just for those small & bright planetaries...)

Sweet detail captured, my friend... well done!

Thanks for sharing! 8)

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Posted 08/04/2009 08:28PM #2

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Hi Jim,

This is a pleaser indeed! Great job.

Eric

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Posted 08/04/2009 08:47PM #3

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You really know how to make that C8 sing. Great job.

Rolando

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Posted 08/05/2009 12:56AM #4

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That really looks great Jim! That trusty C8 has produced many wonderful images for you.

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Posted 08/05/2009 01:49AM #5

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Great image Jim - I like it alot.

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Posted 08/06/2009 02:00AM #6

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Very nice looking image. Any more info on your H-alpha? I am not sure what an "EOS clip" is - how narrow? And some shows up in green? (I am a new owner of a 50D, but as yet haven't plugged it into a scope for imaging. But I am looking at many of your posts for hints into that.)

Charlie

And C8's are still great.

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Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
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Posted 08/06/2009 03:49AM #7

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Thanks folks for the comments on the image.

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Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

http://jthommes.com/Astro/

Posted 08/06/2009 12:51PM #8

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Very pretty!!

Tom

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Posted 08/07/2009 06:59PM #9

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Nice image, C8 with reducer did well. Nice colors and details, just think what it would have taken to get such fine results with film. Some good imaging can be had with such equipment without breaking the Bank.

Sam

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