Image of the day

Captured by
Shane Yarnall

LDN 1622

My Account

New to Astromart?

Register an account...

Need Help?

NGC6559 TEC180FL

Started by gregbradley, 08/15/2010 03:11PM
Posted 08/15/2010 03:11PM Opening Post
I used my fabulous TEC180FL to get first light from my new observatory
I built at my home.

LRGB 170 70 50 60, Astrodon Gen 11 filters, FLI PL16803 camera.

http://upload.pbase.com/image/127465615

Greg.
Posted 08/15/2010 08:02PM #1
Now that is the way to break in a new observatory !!!
Great image from a great scope. Very nice.
Got any pics of the observatory posted ?
Brad

Posted 08/15/2010 08:43PM #2
Sweet shot Greg. Congrats on the new observatory as well. There is nothing like having an observatory at your home. I love mine.
Cheers,
Tyler

"The expression of the beautiful is in direct ratio to the power of perception acquired by the artist." (Gustave Courbet)
Posted 08/16/2010 12:49AM #3
Great first light. I am sure you will have fun, and yes, send a link to images of the observatory.

Charlie

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
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
Posted 08/17/2010 02:53AM #4
thats a beauty Greg!!

cheers,

Jeff