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M8 M20 IC4685

Started by RolandC, 07/31/2006 06:39PM
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Posted 07/31/2006 06:39PM Opening Post
Roland Christen
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Here is a link to some cool summer objects, probably the second most photographed objects. This stunning image was taken by Dave Jurasevich (optics by me own hands grin ):

http://www.starimager.com/Image%20Gallery%20Pages/Hydrogen%20Alpha%20Images/m8_m20_ic4685.htm

Rolando
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Posted 07/31/2006 06:51PM | Edited 07/31/2006 06:52PM #1
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Thanks for the link Roland, that's some beautiful work indeed!
Pinpoint stars, great detail and a beautiful wide-field shot for sure! 8)

That camera/scope combination is a KILLER one! wink
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Posted 07/31/2006 06:56PM #2
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Yeah, Dave gets some outstanding Ha stuff from Mt Wilson. I saw his new 160 a couple of months ago, beautiful scope Roland!
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That fancy SBiG camera must have an autoguide chip. Very, very nice tracking for 30 minute subs, but then it was on an AP mount!

Roland, do you specify or have promised limits on periodic error on your AP mounts? Is periodic error checked before shipping?

Keith
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Posted 08/01/2006 02:46AM #4
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Wow! What a sweet combination of scope, mount,and camera! That may be the best image of this region of the sky that I have ever seen! I guess I better break down and get on the waiting list.... someone will need to tell my wife.... any takers? smile
Cheers,
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Posted 08/01/2006 01:02PM #5
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Beautiful image, Roland! Your equipment sells itself! I'm on the waiting list for your optics, I hope to have at least one sample some day. And one of your mounts as well.

Eric
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