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Started by hakescl, 04/17/2010 11:18PM
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Posted 04/17/2010 11:18PM Opening Post
Charles Hakes
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I don't usually frequent this forum, but while sifting through unprocessed observatory data from last fall I came across this image of pluto and processed it this morning. Didn't have the right darks, and the flats were from a "close" day, but at least you can tell what is what.

http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=191

Enjoy,
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
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
Posted 04/23/2010 11:31PM #1
Stephen Fugardi
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Charles, excellent capture! It is impressive how much detail is pulled in with ony 15sec subs. That's a great observatory. Look's like a very dark site. Thanks for posting

Regards,
Steve
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