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M82 Galaxy

Started by jthommes, 01/14/2007 11:16PM
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Posted 01/14/2007 11:16PM Opening Post
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Here is M82 taken just before Christmas. I worked this data a bit hard with color saturation and sharpening. Full size image and exposure and processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/M82.htm


Earlier version with a ToUcam SC3 is here:

http://jthommes.com/MiscAstro/Archives/M82.htm
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Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

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Posted 01/14/2007 11:42PM #1
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Wow...that is a stunning shot!! Alan
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Posted 01/15/2007 12:20AM #2
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Great shot Jim!
Wonderful color & detail on the galaxy...


Thanks for sharing! 8)
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Posted 01/15/2007 03:44AM #3
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That's excellent Jim!

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Posted 01/15/2007 04:24AM #4
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Sweet image Jim!
Great detail and nicely done.



Jason
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Posted 01/16/2007 03:41AM #5
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Thanks for the comments guys - very much appreciated.
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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 01/16/2007 08:48AM #6
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That's a stunner. Well done.
Blair Valley must be pretty dark?

Greg.
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