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Started by jjacobso, 09/13/2004 08:27PM
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Jake Jacobson
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I shot this one this past weekend using the Digital Rebel and my Synta 8" f/5 newt at prime focus. This was my first time out with an autoguider (208xt), and it was really nice to set the camera for 10min exposures and just "walk away". grin

Comments appreciated!

-Jake

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Posted 09/13/2004 08:51PM #1
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Ooo, I am happy for you. Some people (me) have never gotten that good a result...........with much more effort. Congrats! What type mount was driving it?
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Walter Hamler
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What were you using for a guide scope?
Very nice shot, BTW 8)

Walt
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