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Started by jthommes, 09/10/2007 04:01AM
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Posted 09/10/2007 04:01AM Opening Post
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I took a break from nebulas to do a globular. Here is M2 - a relatively dense glob. I was trying to get depth while still resolving the core. I think I'm happy with the results.

A full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/M2.htm

An earlier image is here:

http://jthommes.com/MiscAstro/Archives/M2.htm
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Posted 09/10/2007 04:51AM #1
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Awsome Tom ! grin
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Posted 09/10/2007 04:55AM #2
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Very nice image Jim!
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Posted 09/10/2007 11:43AM #3
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Hi Jim,

I'd say you achieved your goal. Very nice job!

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Great shot Jim!
Wonderful pinpoint stars, colors & detail...

Globulars might seem easy to image, but they are actually pretty tough... well done! 8)
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Posted 09/10/2007 07:51PM #5
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Hi Jim,
Nice work on a very dense glob.
They can surely present processing challenges shocked

A nice improvement over your earlier version smile

Jason
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Thanks for the comments folks - much appreciated.
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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/
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