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NGC7023 and regional dust

Started by tvdavis, 06/15/2007 11:14PM
Posted 06/15/2007 11:14PM Opening Post
I took an image of this region in Cepheus late last summer, but I wasn't happy with it so I decided to try again - this time with my 12" f/3.8 astrograph (my actual f-ratio is 3.51 with the Wynne corrector).

This is NGC7023 and its surrounding dust clouds. I have a version (not on my website) that has been pushed and there are knots and clouds of dust everywhere!

I hope you like it. Comment and criticism are always welcome.

Full field image:
http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00000f.htm

The image below is a cropped version of the center nebula.

Best Regards,
Tom Davis
Inkom, ID


Attached Image:

tvdavis's attachment for post 37523

Starsearch Observatory
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Elev 1752m
www.tvdavisastropics.com
Posted 06/16/2007 12:03AM #1
Those both look amazing 8O

The full field is so 3 dimensional it made feel like I was there!

Really nice work!

Jason
Posted 06/16/2007 07:05AM #2
Stunning! absolutely beautiful Tom ! It's fantastic to see all the dust in the area and the crop gives you a fabulous look into the Iris....wouldn't expect any less from you. 8)

Tom,can you tell me a little bit about the Wynne corrector and do you have a page link ?

Regards


LouieĀ  8)

www.atalas.net
Posted 06/16/2007 11:02AM #3
Tom,
That's as good as it gets in my view--I could literally stare into that scene for hours and keep on seeing more. Colors, detail, clarity, focus, all spot on.
Wow!
Larry
Posted 06/16/2007 02:21PM #4
Hi Tom...

Absolutely gorgeous grin
Posted 06/16/2007 04:57PM #5
Tom,

I considered your shot of this from last year to be one of the best I'd ever seen. I think you topped yourself. Great job!

Eric
Posted 06/17/2007 02:45PM | Edited 06/17/2007 02:45PM #6
That's got to be one of the best images I have seen for some time.

You seem to have your ASA 12 under control. Were there any problems getting it set up?

Greg.
Posted 06/17/2007 10:08PM #7
Tom,
Looking really good. I like the wider field in the link over that of the attachment. Looks like you had great data and processed well.

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 06/18/2007 01:01PM #8
Simply BEAUTIFUL! 8)
This one is DEFINITELY a keeper Thomas, well done! wink

Ivan Gastaldo 8)
Coconut Creek, FL

Ivan's Observatory
Lat 26N 16' 48" Long 80W 10' 48"
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