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Started by stargazer_7000, 12/05/2009 09:58AM
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Posted 12/05/2009 09:58AM Opening Post
dietmar hager
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hi guys,

here is our second image from the new remote observatory in south of france.
the first light has been shown a couple months ago (ngc 6888).

this time, our target was NGC 660. not only because she is a brilliant and intruiging polar-ring-galaxy, but also the field around her has a great deal to offer.

Immo and me, we hope you do enjoy the result:

http://stargazer-observatory.com/660-tao.html

more details ob the remote obs can be found here:
http://stargazer-observatory.com/TAO_01.html

for those, who missed the crescent of ours - find it here, please:
http://stargazer-observatory.com/
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clear skies, guys!
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Posted 12/05/2009 05:21PM #1
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Very nice Dietmar!
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Posted 12/05/2009 10:18PM #2
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WoW! Excellent!!

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Posted 12/05/2009 11:22PM #3
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Great image. (50 hours!!! Wow.) Remote operation sure sounds warm.

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Posted 12/06/2009 12:16AM #4
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What a wonderful image.. one of the best I have EVER seen..The background detail is incredible.

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Posted 12/07/2009 03:14PM #5
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Stunning shot Dietmar! 8)
Amazing detail & colors... wow!
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Posted 12/10/2009 07:58AM #6
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Simply stunning!!!
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Posted 12/10/2009 01:46PM #7
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Your images are exactly why people get into this obsession. I still can't believe that this level of beauty & technical skill are obtainable from this pebble we inhabit. All I keep saying to myself is - he did it, so it’s possible.
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Posted 12/11/2009 03:40AM #8
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Fantastic detail, color and composition - I can't wait for the next.

cheers,

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