The Sunflower Galaxy

Started by groth12345, 05/27/2005 09:21PM

Posted 05/27/2005 09:21PM Opening Post

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Here is my first image taken with the modded 300D.

Taken last night with 12" LX200 operating at F/6.3, 90 minutes (2min x 45 images stacked),

Regards,
Steve

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Posted 05/27/2005 10:10PM #1

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Wow, that's great! I love that galaxy, its one of the prettiest in form.

Greg.

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Posted 05/27/2005 11:36PM #2

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Wonderful image Steve!
Great detail captured in your image, and definitely a good first try on your modded 300D!

Looking forward to your next shots! 8)

Thanks for sharing!

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Posted 05/28/2005 02:50AM #3

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Steve,
This is a great image. Very good detail on the galaxy disc. Great tracking too. Thanks for sharing.

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Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
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Canon 350D DSLR

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