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ngc 5907

Started by stargazer_7000, 05/08/2008 04:20PM
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Posted 05/08/2008 04:20PM Opening Post
dietmar hager
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hi guys,


this is the result of three nights. it is a small galaxy in the constellation Draco, quite close to Ursa Major.

images and data are on my website please:

http://www.stargazer-observatory.com/ngc5907.html

I will now see to collect some intersting data on the galaxy.

thanks for taking a look!
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Posted 05/08/2008 04:46PM #1
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Very sharp and with nice contrast. Well done.

Tom
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Posted 05/08/2008 06:27PM #2
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I always thought this is what NGC 7331 would look like edge-on.
Masterfully processed as always, Diets.

dan
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Posted 05/09/2008 05:02AM #3
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Dietmar,

You really are the master of these small galaxies. What a fine picture - nice job.
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Mak-Newt 152 mm
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Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
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Posted 05/09/2008 05:54PM #4
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Nice Diets! Man, that scope and camera seem to be made for each other.
Cheers,
Tyler
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Posted 05/09/2008 08:00PM #5
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Great image. Does your processing really say "no darks"? I can't imagine what mine might look like without them.

Charlie

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Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
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Posted 05/11/2008 07:42PM #6
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Wow Dietmar!

What a stunning image.The detail in the dust lane on the full size image is amazing!

Great work.

Jason
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