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M81 through a gap in the clouds

Started by tvdavis, 01/27/2006 02:09AM
Posted 01/27/2006 02:09AM Opening Post
Hi Everyone,

Here is a quick look at M81 through a hole on the clouds. The seeing wasn't very good (FWHM 3.5). The exposure was short due to the weather limitations. I hope to get more data in the near future.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00004c.htm

Best,

Tom

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Posted 01/27/2006 02:35AM #1
Cool. Very nicely done with excellent colors.

Rolando
Posted 01/27/2006 03:30AM #2
I don't know, but it seems to me that it must have been a HUGE GAP!!! 8)
Beautiful shot Thomas! wink

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Posted 01/27/2006 03:47AM #3
Tom,
Really nice image... But I really like the Wide field shot with M81 and M82 - Cool.

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Posted 01/27/2006 04:01AM #4
Nice work Tom!! I too have been suffering from all the bad weather. I need a fix soon.... I'm starting to get the DT's!!!!

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Posted 01/27/2006 06:35PM #5
Thanks everyone for the kind comments.

Best,

Tom

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