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Posts Made By: Jim Thommes

December 31, 2008 11:37 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Horsehead Mosaic

Posted By Jim Thommes

Scott, Roland,
Very lovely mosaic. The image is very detailed - lots of structure evident.

January 2, 2009 05:55 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

IC 2169/IC 447

Posted By Jim Thommes

Jason,
Nice pic. Color looks real good. I think I will take a closer look in this area this year.

January 3, 2009 06:22 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Color Processing

Posted By Jim Thommes

Thanks Dietmar,

Not old hat for me - I am always interested to see other processing techniques. I will try it.

January 3, 2009 06:24 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First light with the SXVF-M25c

Posted By Jim Thommes

Louie,
Congrats on the First Light. The image looks fantastic.

January 3, 2009 06:25 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC 1365

Posted By Jim Thommes

Thanks for the comments folks.

January 5, 2009 05:04 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Polaris and Ursa Major - Slightly OT

Posted By Jim Thommes

Thanks for the comments guys. Next time, I will turn the tracking on and actually get some widefield sky that is recognizable.

January 13, 2009 03:12 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC2736 Herschel's Ray

Posted By Jim Thommes

Greg,
Very interesting object - Nice pic!

January 13, 2009 03:14 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Bubble in Ha

Posted By Jim Thommes

Nice one Tyler.

January 13, 2009 03:25 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First "color" narrowband image - IC2177

Posted By Jim Thommes

Looks really good Tom. Its good you are pleasing the family. I like that you did a NB palette but that the star colors didn't get all wacked out.

January 15, 2009 04:47 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Barnard's Loop and NGC 2112

Posted By Jim Thommes

Thanks for the comments folks.