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Omega Centauri

Started by gregbradley, 04/07/2006 05:44AM
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Greg Bradley
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My first long exposure of this amazing globular cluster. It is currently near the zenith here around midnight.

Sbig 2000XM, RCOS 12.5 inch, NJP mount.

LRGB 35:10:5:10.

Processed mostly in CCDStack.

Greg.

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Great shot Greg!
My favorite GC! 8)

Does not matter how many times you've seen it, it is always a SHOW! 8)
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Posted 04/07/2006 08:38PM #2
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Mighty nice Greg. Sure wish I could catch this one with a trip south someday.

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Wow! Nice work Greg.
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Posted 04/07/2006 10:43PM #4
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Now there's an eyefull!! That's a lot of stars!

Great going, Greg!!

Best,
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Posted 04/08/2006 04:57PM #5
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Hello Greg,thats a nice monster Glob you have there. I always enjoy viewing Omega Centuri
It's one of those objects you never get sick of.

Cheers


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