Check out the image on page 103 of the March issue of Astronomy of Neptune. It appears WAY to sharp for any back yard scope especially a 6-inch which this was appaerently taken through. Even the image of Triton appears much smaller than an airy disk would for a 6-inch. Any thoughts?
Curious image in Astronomy
Started by ddrake, 01/31/2005 04:19PM
Posted 01/31/2005 04:19PM
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Posted 01/31/2005 04:58PM
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...hoping my March issue is in the mailbox when I get home...hehe
Darren Drake said:
Check out the image on page 103 of the March issue of Astronomy of Neptune. It appears WAY to sharp for any back yard scope especially a 6-inch which this was appaerently taken through. Even the image of Triton appears much smaller than an airy disk would for a 6-inch. Any thoughts?
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