vdB141 region

Started by tvdavis, 10/06/2008 09:22PM

Posted 10/06/2008 09:22PM Opening Post

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I took this a few weeks ago and have just got around to processing it. As usual, I was going for the regional dust as well as the main target.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_000065.htm

Comments/criticisms welcome.

Tom

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Lat 42N 47' 00" Long 112W 10' 47"
Elev 1752m
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Posted 10/06/2008 09:58PM #1

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Nice colors and interesting subject! smile

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Posted 10/07/2008 12:56AM #2

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The dust man strikes again! grin

I wish I had such clear and dark skies. All I can manage around here are narrow band images cwy

Nice work.

Rolando

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Posted 10/07/2008 03:29AM #3

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Nice. The colors look just right. Looks like there should be a giant O or B star just off the field of view that is blowing the dust away. (?)

Charlie

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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
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