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M7 with Milky Way Background

Started by jthommes, 06/22/2008 08:25PM
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Posted 06/22/2008 08:25PM Opening Post
Jim Thommes
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I have been doing some DSLR work and I couldn't resist a cross post to this forum - sorry. I have been enjoying going back and fourth between DSLR and Art285 CCD Camera. They are both interesting tools in my imaging toolbag.

This is M7 with the Milky Way in background. A full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/DSLR/m7.htm

Megrez II 80 mm at f/5.0
Canon 350D (unmodified) no filters
G11/Gemini
Guiding - C8 at 1350 mm, DSI Pro, PHD Guiding
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Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

http://jthommes.com/Astro/
Posted 06/22/2008 09:46PM #1
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Great star field Jim! smile
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Posted 06/22/2008 10:41PM #2
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Hey Jim!

I have absolutely no problem with the cross-post, as I otherwise would have missed this terrific shot! Wow! I even see signs of dark nebulosity! Great job!

Eric
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Very nice, Jim. Keep 'em coming.
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Anjal, Eric, Floyd
Thanks for the comments.
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Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

http://jthommes.com/Astro/
Posted 06/24/2008 01:35PM #5
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Cross post? Maybe the "DS" could stand for "Deep Sky" too. Looks great.
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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
Posted 06/24/2008 02:42PM #6
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Wonderful image Jim!
Thank you! 8)
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