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Western Heart

Started by jthommes, 12/27/2005 08:29PM
Posted 12/27/2005 08:29PM Opening Post
Here is an image of the Western portion (right side) of the Heart Nebula. It is the region in the general vicinity of LBN655 and LBN656. I have attached a mid size image, but a full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/LBN655-56.htm

The full frame image of the Heart Nebula is here: (note that the two images are separated in orientation by 90 degrees):

http://jthommes.com/Astro/IC1805.htm

This was done on my drivway with substantial light pollution. Thank goodnes for HA filters.

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jthommes's attachment for post 28837

Jim Thommes

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Posted 12/27/2005 11:15PM #1
Very nice Jim.

BTW, I was in San Diego last week and, might I say, what wonderful weather you have there!

Tom

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