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NGC1333

Started by jthommes, 11/17/2009 05:25AM
Posted 11/17/2009 05:25AM Opening Post
This kind of an interesting nebula. Some of our Astromart colleagues have done some real nice images of NGC 1333. I actually took some H-Alpha data for this reflection nebula - I picked up a few H-Alpha photons. Its also kind of dusty in the region. I wasn't aware how close NGC 1333 is to constellation borders. This image is partly in Perseus, Taurus, and Aries. Image is here:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/NGC1333.htm

Optic - Zenithstar 66 mm APO at f/4.3 (with WO FFIII)
Camera - Artemis285 HA LRGB filters (Astronomik)
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Jim Thommes

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

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Posted 11/17/2009 02:29PM #1
That whole area seems to have interesting "stuff" scattered everywhere. Nice capture and processing on this one Jim!

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Posted 11/19/2009 03:29AM #2
Nice widefield shot Jim,

cheers,

Jeff
Posted 11/19/2009 04:20AM #3
Jeff, Tyler,
Thanks for the comments.

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 11/19/2009 07:43PM #4
Love the image Jim... great objects in the area, lovely colors & detail.
Thank you for sharing! 8)

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Posted 11/22/2009 01:10PM #5
Nice shot. I agree - lots going on in this field. I am not sure I would expect much H-alpha though. But that is why you try it, right? To see what is there.

Charlie

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