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Posts Made By: Rob Mackie

November 29, 2006 06:08 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

The BUB

Posted By Rob Mackie
Tyler,
Stunning image! What are details....exposures, equipment used et al? This gives me something to shoot for, though I doubt I'll achieve anything so nice any time soon.

Rob Mackie

December 6, 2006 05:37 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

IC 405 "Flaming Star" Nebula in Auriga

Posted By Rob Mackie
Thanks to everyone for the helpful comments. Here's a re-processed IC 405. I toned down the smoothing and gaussian blur, and applied DDP in Maxim as per Eric Africa's directions. Comments?

Rob Mackie

January 29, 2007 06:29 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Horsey Widefield - AT/ WO 66ed

Posted By Rob Mackie
Joe,
This is an outstanding wide field image! I'm impressed!
Rob Mackie

February 3, 2007 08:13 PM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

Alnitak and a some nebulous friends

Posted By Rob Mackie
Alex,
Beautiful image! Very nice work indeed.
Rob Mackie

February 14, 2007 06:11 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

The Owl, M97

Posted By Rob Mackie
Ralph
Excellent! We have identical setups, so I enjoy seeing what someone who knows what he's doing can achieve with the AP-130F/6, SXV-H9, and STV autoguider.

Rob Mackie

March 24, 2007 07:10 PM Forum: Takahashi

A brother for my Mewlon

Posted By Rob Mackie
Hans
In addition to my 5" apo (AP 130 F/6)used for imaging and some visual, I've owned a Mewlon 250 as well as C8's and other obstructed designs. I've noted many times that planetary views on nights of mediocre seeing are better with the 5" AP. I assume this is a function of susceptibility of obstructed designs to poor seeing. See the ongoing thread in the equipment forum for an in depth discussion of central obstruction's effect on visual performance. The FS 128 is an exceptionally good apo and I'd say it would be an excellent complement to the M250, which, by the way, I regret selling.
Rob Mackie

April 23, 2007 05:32 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC 4565 - the quest for focal length ....

Posted By Rob Mackie
Eric
Very nice NGC 4565! Glad to see you're putting the M210 to good use.

Rob Mackie

July 9, 2007 05:12 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Rho Ophiuchus

Posted By Rob Mackie
Jim
I never cease to be impressed at your ability to achieve excellent results with minimal equipment. If I had a fraction of your skill I'd be happy.

Rob Mackie

July 9, 2007 05:17 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Helix Nebula

Posted By Rob Mackie
Wow! This is a stunning Helix...sharp with vivid color. Very impressive.
Rob Mackie

July 14, 2007 04:02 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Crescent

Posted By Rob Mackie
David
Very impressive! I don't know whether the color balance is "roght" or not, but the final result is most appealing.

Rob Mackie

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