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Started by jthommes, 11/16/2010 05:26AM
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Posted 11/16/2010 05:26AM Opening Post
Jim Thommes
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Here is an old favorite of mine - the Triangulum Galaxy. I worked the processing to try to highlight the Ha areas. Image and details are at:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/m33.htm

Scope - C8 at f/6.3 (yes, I am still trying to take data with the C8)
Camera - ST8300M - Astronomik LRGB filters
Mount - G11/Gemini
Guiding - Megrez 80 mm at 555 mm FL, DSI Pro, PhD Guiding
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Zenithstar 66 mm APO
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Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

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Posted 11/16/2010 08:07AM #1
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Sensational Jim.

That C8 continues to perform so no need for another scope with images like that.

Greg.
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Posted 11/17/2010 01:43AM #2
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Well done Jim.
You've got a winner of a C8 there!


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Posted 11/17/2010 09:33PM #3
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Nicely processed Jim!

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Posted 11/18/2010 06:55AM #4
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As Thomas wrote: quality processing and good detail grin
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