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Started by atalas, 09/05/2006 05:10AM
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Posted 09/05/2006 05:10AM Opening Post
louie atalasidis
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Hi all

Managed a couple of clusters last night before the clouds came over with the little ZS 66SD.
This one is the beautiful Scorpius open cluster one of my favourates.

Exposure: 4min x 15
Camera: SXV-H9C
Telescope: ZS 66SD
Mount: G11/guided with SXV-autoguider
Seeing: 5/10
Software: AA3/CS2


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Posted 09/05/2006 02:13PM #1
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Sweet shot Louie that is very pretty.

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Posted 09/05/2006 03:37PM #2
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The star colors look good, Louie, and it's not overly processed.
Good job.

dan
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Posted 09/05/2006 04:20PM #3
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Very nice shot.Those little scopes sure seem to work well
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Posted 09/06/2006 03:37AM #4
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Louie,
A really nice image very pleasant to look at. You may know I am very fond of star clusters - thanks for sharing.
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Posted 09/06/2006 12:59PM | Edited 09/06/2006 12:59PM #5
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A very beautiful shot Louie... nice star colors...
Thanks for sharing! 8)
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