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Posts Made By: Jim Thommes

March 16, 2009 05:47 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

My Favorites

Posted By Jim Thommes
That is a very nice set of favorites. I enjoyed looking through them.

Have you thought of printing and framing any of them? I have found some good internet sources for large prints and frames up to 30 inches that are reasonable.

March 18, 2009 03:15 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M81 & M82

Posted By Jim Thommes
Emanuele,
Nice to here from you over here on Astromart.

The image looks great and I agree with Steve that it needs to be viewed at full size.

Looks like the LPS filter worked good for you. I sometime image at a mildly polluted site but I have stayed away from LPS filters (color balance concern). This filter seems to work well for you. Having used it once now, how would you compare it with an unfiltered set up? Do you think your image would have turned out differently without the LPS?

March 18, 2009 03:24 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC 4565

Posted By Jim Thommes
Thanks folks for the comments.

Only Tyler commented on the orientation (favorably - thanks). I really like to go with North up, but certain galaxies just beg for a different orientation - I think it is something hardwired in our visualization of objects.

Yep Tom - right about 2 hours of exposure. I think I have to set a belated New Years resolution to try to overcome impatience and get more data on my images this year.

Looking at the image again, I see I left a little bit of a white band on the right edge.

March 19, 2009 03:38 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M101 with ASA N8/SXVF-H16

Posted By Jim Thommes
Tyler,
Very nice shot. There is lots of depth to the image. I wouldn't stretch it anymore than you have.

March 21, 2009 10:25 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Orion

Posted By Jim Thommes
William,
This one looks pretty good, where can I see the first one to compare? Also, is there a larger image?

It would also be nice to know a bit about your set up and exposure lengths...

March 21, 2009 10:28 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Sharpless 278

Posted By Jim Thommes
Tom, Louie,
Thanks foir the comments. Yes, I may want to try this again next year, I have already identified some guiding improvements when using the Zenithstar and who knows - maybe some other better equipment next year.

March 24, 2009 11:03 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Oh no! Another one....

Posted By Jim Thommes
Nicely done Tyler, I never get tired of looking at these guys.

How do you mix your Ha data into the overall image?

March 24, 2009 11:05 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

m81 and M82

Posted By Jim Thommes
Nicely done Jeff.

March 24, 2009 11:14 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M109

Posted By Jim Thommes
Nicely done Mike.

Well I haven't hugged my mount, but.... I am one of those traveling astro-imagers. Its my batteries that have been doing well for me. I have always worried how they would do in the cold, but apparently I haven't gotten them cold enough yet. I should hug them.

March 26, 2009 09:26 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

The Owl - M97

Posted By Jim Thommes
Thanks for the comments folks.

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