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Started by gregbradley, 08/29/2006 02:49PM
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Greg Bradley
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I am very happy with this shot. I have always wanted to take a shot like this. It turned out better than I expected and made the whole trip to me dark site and imaging all night worthwhile.

This one was taken at around 4am, temperature about 5C (cold for Australia).

Takahashi FS152 at F6, modified Canon 20D.

24 shots at 2 minutes unguided at my dark site. The bright core was replaced with 5 x 10 second and 5 x 5 second shots using Photoshop.

I have another shot using an FSQ which is slightly better and shows the dust areas even more.

Greg.

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Posted 08/29/2006 03:06PM #1
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Nice shot Greg...wish the bright stars weren't bloated .
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Posted 08/29/2006 05:25PM #2
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A Beauty! 8)
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Posted 08/29/2006 06:15PM #3
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Greg
Stunning image. Were you using a modified Canon 20D?

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Posted 08/29/2006 06:30PM #4
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Both your shots look great Greg.
I see greater detail in the first,I like it grin
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Posted 08/29/2006 07:40PM #5
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Hi Greg,
You might want to check your color balance. The Running Man is a reflection nebula and should have a blue cast.
Other than that, it's a pretty good shot.

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Posted 08/30/2006 04:20PM #6
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I'd be beyond just happy to have that shot! Print that and put it on your wall.
Larry
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