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Re: M-16 first try

Started by hakescl, 07/21/2009 06:47PM
Posted 07/21/2009 06:47PM Opening Post
I agree with the spike comments. Otherwise, maybe selectively increase the contrast right around the eagle itself? I think the color and sharpness look fine. What equipment were you using?

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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