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Sharpless 132 - Cepheus

Started by jthommes, 11/24/2008 05:47PM
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Here is an image of Sharpless 132. Full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/Sh2-132.htm

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Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

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Posted 11/24/2008 08:36PM #1
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Beautiful shot Jim!
Lots of detail captured... thank you!
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Posted 11/24/2008 09:35PM #2
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That looks good Jim, neat object. smile
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Posted 11/24/2008 10:41PM #3
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Really nice, Jim!

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Posted 11/25/2008 01:41AM #4
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Looks good Jim.

Some nice little structures in this one.

Jason
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Posted 11/25/2008 04:33AM #5
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nice job Jim

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Posted 11/25/2008 01:19PM #6
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Great shot. I really like the colors in the stars - looks like you got the mix just right.

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Posted 11/25/2008 07:43PM #7
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Jim, nice shot! I like the colors in this one.

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Posted 11/25/2008 09:05PM #8
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Great shot !
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Posted 11/27/2008 04:52PM #9
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Thanks for the kind comments folks.
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Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

http://jthommes.com/Astro/
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