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M78 update

Started by hakescl, 11/13/2010 10:22PM
Posted 11/13/2010 10:22PM | Edited 11/14/2010 02:35PM Opening Post
This time with color added. Details are here:

http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=242

I had thought I would be able to stretch a bit more, but those dark clouds are, well, dark. I could keep adding, but wanted to try ngc2071 next door.

Charlie

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