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Started by tvdavis, 01/07/2010 03:21PM
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Posted 01/07/2010 03:21PM Opening Post
Thomas V Davis
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I haven't posted here for a while. Here is my latest attempt at imaging.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00002e.htm

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Posted 01/07/2010 03:27PM #1
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Wow, Tom! That is gorgeous. The subtle detail in all that dust is amazing.
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Posted 01/07/2010 04:33PM #2
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I don't normally comment on images posted because I have no hands on experience with astrophotography but that is one beautiful image! I think it is a gross understatement to call it an "attempt at imaging".

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Posted 01/07/2010 05:14PM #3
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That is a very nice image Tom, nice wide field so everything is there with lots of detail in the nebulousity.
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Posted 01/07/2010 05:28PM #4
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Most excellent, Dr. Tom.

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Posted 01/07/2010 05:42PM #5
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Thanks guys.

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Posted 01/07/2010 07:47PM #6
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Fantastic shot Tom!
How long were your exposures?

Thank you for sharing!
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Posted 01/07/2010 09:55PM #7
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Tom,

Man, that's just plain gorgeous! Great job!

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Posted 01/11/2010 03:10PM #8
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Sweet!
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