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Network and Cirrus Nebula

Started by jthommes, 07/22/2009 04:17AM
Posted 07/22/2009 04:17AM Opening Post
Here is an image made using my ZenithStar 66. The orientation is not North up (I needed to fit the object in the camera FOV). It is a combination of OSC and HAlpha. The image can be seen with some of the exposure and processing details here:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/DSLR/NetworkNeb.htm

Optic: ZenithStar 66 mm APO
Camera: Canon 350D EOS Clip HAlpha filter and OSC
Mount: G11/Gemini
Guiding: Megrez II at 555 mm FL, DSI Pro, PHD Guiding

Jim Thommes

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 07/22/2009 02:37PM #1
Great job. You certainly know how to get the best out of that small aperture along with your digital camera.

Have you tried shooting with an astronomical CCD camera like the ST2000?

Rolando
Posted 07/22/2009 05:00PM #2
Nice FOV and image Jim.

Tom

Starsearch Observatory
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Posted 07/23/2009 04:34PM #3
Looks good Jim.

The FOV and color are great.

Jason
Posted 07/24/2009 01:47AM #4
Thanks guys for the comments on the image.

Jim Thommes

Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

http://jthommes.com/Astro/