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Sinus Iridum

Started by Wes Higgins, 10/09/2006 03:42AM
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Hi,

Sinus Iridum imaged 09/14/06
http://higginsandsons.com/astro/images/SINUS-IRIDUM-2-09-14-06.jpg

18" Reflector, Infinity 2-1m camera, MAP processing, stack of 300 frames

Thanks,

Wes Higgins


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Posted 10/09/2006 05:17AM #1
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Wes,

This is an amazing shot. The tonality and the smooth photo-like texture make it look like it was shot from orbit! Congratulations!!

What was your seeing like? I went out tonight with my Toucam and my 8" SCT hoping for some better than average seeing but is was average at best maybe 3 out of 5.

Your images are always wonderful to view, Thanks for sharing.

Chase
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Houston....The eagle has landed.
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Hi Wes,

wonderfull! This is exactly the silky smooth but highly detailed look I enjoyed so much viewing your older Schiller images. Thanks for sharing!

Best wishes,
Oliver
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Wes,

Wow!!! That is sweet!

BTW, I can see the exact piece of beachfront property I want in your image.... grin

Paul
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Hi Wes -

Glorious image! - the textural difference between the highlands and the maria is rendered beautifully through your processing.

best -
Alan
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