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Plato & Alpine valley

Started by Mike Wirths, 06/16/2008 02:10AM
Posted 06/16/2008 02:10AM Opening Post
Another shot from my night at the observatory (2 nights ago), this time after battling the wind with the 4X's barlow I gave up and went back to the 2.5X's which made it easier to keep centred. Still the edges are not quite sharp.

-Mike

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Posted 06/17/2008 02:55AM #1
Despite the wind its still a really nice view of this photogenic area Mike, keep 'em coming!

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Stefan

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Posted 06/17/2008 12:31PM #2
Mike Wirths said:

Another shot from my night at the observatory (2 nights ago), this time after battling the wind with the 4X's barlow I gave up and went back to the 2.5X's which made it easier to keep centred. Still the edges are not quite sharp.

-Mike

Excellent. The AV Rille is very detailed!


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