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Started by jthommes, 10/12/2008 04:49PM

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Posted 10/12/2008 04:49PM Opening Post

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Here is an image of a somewhat dim but nearby galaxy. So I did this with my usual "short time on object", so I dare not stretch more than I did.

http://jthommes.com/Astro/NGC247.htm
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C8 (203 mm) at f/5.5
Artemis285 camera with IR/UV Block and RGB filters
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Guiding - Megrez II at 1350 mm FL, DSI Pro, Phd Guiding

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Posted 10/12/2008 04:51PM #1

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That is a nice object Jim, good shot too.

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Posted 10/12/2008 05:05PM #2

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Nice and close up!. I am curious as to what focal reducer you use with your C-8. I am looking for something that flattens my field with my C-11. I have a Easy Guider but it doesn't help with star shape.

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Jim,

Very nice result given your exposure time.I have never attempted this one but imagine it is a pretty difficult object to get good results on.

Nice work!

Jason

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Good one!

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Excellent shot Jim!

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Posted 10/13/2008 02:27AM #6

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Hi Jim,

You must be shooting from nice dark skies to get results like this! Terrific job! Well done!

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Hi Jim

Great looking galaxy !

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Posted 10/14/2008 05:08AM | Edited 10/14/2008 05:08AM #8

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Thanks for the comments folks.

Jason, Eric,
The object is a bit dim and being somewhat southerly for me at -20 in DEC does limit time in a given evening. I do get to image from a pretty good dark site now, but here in Southern Cal, I'm afraid it's going to start taking longer and longer drives for dark skies.

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

http://jthommes.com/Astro/

Posted 10/14/2008 06:34AM #9

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Very nice Jim.

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