NGC6559 TEC180FL

Started by gregbradley, 08/15/2010 03:11PM

Posted 08/15/2010 03:11PM Opening Post

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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.

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Posted 08/15/2010 08:02PM #1

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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

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Posted 08/15/2010 08:43PM #2

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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

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"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

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Great first light. I am sure you will have fun, and yes, send a link to images of the observatory.

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
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory

Posted 08/17/2010 02:53AM #4

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thats a beauty Greg!!

cheers,

Jeff

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