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M33 AP130 F8.35 First light

Started by jomeara, 10/21/2009 03:15AM
Posted 10/21/2009 03:15AM Opening Post
Hi all,

Finally captured enough data with my new scope to provide a first image. I chose M33 because I just recently imaged this with my old set-up which allowed me to make comparisons. Anyway this is 120:60:60:60 LRBG (all 5 min subs).

cheers,

Jeff

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Posted 10/21/2009 11:44AM #1
Very nice - great first light.

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