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Started by reconair, 09/21/2007 02:09AM
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Posted 09/21/2007 02:09AM | Edited 09/21/2007 02:18AM Opening Post
Louis Busby
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I took this last Saturday and spent the last several days processing the image for best effect.

Object: M31 Andromeda Galaxy
Scope: Takahashi FS60C @f4.5
Mount: Losmandy G11 Gemini L4
Camera: Sbig ST2000xm
Filter: IR Block
Guiding: Manual
Guide Scope: Takahashi TOA130S
Exposure: 74 x 100sec
Programs: K3CCDTools/Photoshop CS2



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Mortal as I am, I know that I am born for a day. But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the earth.
- Ptolemy,c.150 AD
Posted 09/21/2007 12:17PM #1
Ivan Gastaldo
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Beautiful shot Louis!
Sweet detail! 8)


Thanks for sharing! and keep it up!
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