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M42 with Starshoot & WO66SD

Started by IGastaldo, 11/26/2006 04:03PM
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Posted 11/26/2006 04:03PM | Edited 11/26/2006 07:01PM Opening Post
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Man, I can't wait to get to Dark Skies... shooting on heavy LP areas is a burden and a half...no matter what you use.

Here is my attempt at getting the most out of M42, with an Alt-Az mount which limits my exposures to about 30secs or so.

Shot is made out of 50x30sec exposures, with an Orion Starshoot camera on a WO66-SD refractor, with an Atik .5 reducer/corrector.


Clear skies, mis amigos! 8)

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Posted 11/26/2006 04:43PM #1
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Hi Ivan,

Nice shot you got there! Keep it up!

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Posted 11/26/2006 05:34PM #2
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Nice shot, Ivan.

I agree with other's opinions of the Starshoot....it is a great value for basic color imaging.

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Posted 11/26/2006 06:54PM #3
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Ivan,
Nice shot! I ditto that I'm impressed with what those cameras can do. It's great that this hobby is becoming more and more accessible at all price levels.
Larry
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Posted 11/27/2006 12:37AM #4
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It looks nice Ivan!
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Posted 11/27/2006 12:40AM #5
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Looks great, Ivan. You've got new toys!!

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