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Posts Made By: Thomas V Davis

March 14, 2008 10:58 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M81-82 LRGB

Posted By Thomas V Davis
I was able to get some color before the clouds came back. I would like to get more LUM data and H-a data but this will have to do for now.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_000027.htm

Hope you like it.

Tom

April 13, 2008 04:55 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M51 wide field LRGB

Posted By Thomas V Davis
I finally got some color data on this object. I'm still playing with the data a little but I present it here for your critique.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_000059.htm

Best,
Tom

April 28, 2008 03:15 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

LBN 552 -- Dust in the (stellar) Wind

Posted By Thomas V Davis
Here is my latest project. It is a region of the sky not imaged before by an amateur (as far as I can find). This obscure region in Cepheus has any clouds of dust sculpted by the winds of nearby stars.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00001c.htm

I hope you enjoy it.
Comments and criticisms welcome.

Tom

May 6, 2008 12:12 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

New Image: vdB149 and 150

Posted By Thomas V Davis
Hi all,

Here is my most recent project. It is of a rarely imaged part of Cepheus that has two reflection nebulae cataloged as vdB149 and 150. Between them is a very faint "dusty" nebula. This image was an experiment using two different telescopes imaging the same object at the same time -- different cameras and filters however.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_000035.htm

I didn't process out the star halos; I hope this doesn't offend the aesthetics of the image.

Comments and criticisms welcome.

Regards,
Tom Davis
Inkom, ID

May 27, 2008 02:15 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First light from OZ

Posted By Thomas V Davis
Last night was first light for my setup in Australia. There were high clouds so only did one 5 minute exposure through 6nm H-alpha filter just to test stars and tracking.
I am pleased. Round stars across the entire FOV. For the test shot I had to do the flagship southern nebula: eta carina. Sort of weird imaging during the daytime (here) yet night time (there).

Setup:
AP 155EDF with 155TCC at f/5.3
FLI 16803
ST-402e/e-finder guider
Paramount ME

Hopefully better weather in days to come to get some better images.

Tom


June 9, 2008 07:04 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC7129 region in Cepheus

Posted By Thomas V Davis
This area is about the most difficult dusty region that I have tried
to image. The dust in this region of Cepheus is very faint, and
bringing it out is a great challenge. There also seems to be a red
shift in the stars here, possible due to the dust effect.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_000036.htm

Comments and criticisms welcome.

Tom

June 25, 2008 06:36 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

OT: Fast imaging scope for sell

Posted By Thomas V Davis
I hope I don't offend anyone by posting this here, but I thought someone in this forum might be interested:

I'm selling one of my (many) imaging scopes -- a 7 inch f/4 MakNewt astrograph. For it's size it is an amazing imaging platform. Can't be beat for DSLR or cooled CCD cameras.

See the ad: Classified #571055

Thanks,
Tom


June 30, 2008 04:34 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Sh2-155 Cave Nebula

Posted By Thomas V Davis
Here is an image of the region around Sh2-155, Cave Nebula. It shows numerous other nebula such as vdB155. In my continuing quest to find dust nebula I have processed this image so the faint dust clouds may be seen. This is another hybrid image, combining data from a 12" astrograph (Lum ,Ha) and 4" astrograph (RGB). Since clear nights are few this year I have gone to imaging with two setups at the same time -- different mounts. That way I can get more data on any given night.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00003c.htm

Comments/criticisms welcome.

Best regards,
Tom Davis
Inkom, ID

July 4, 2008 05:40 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

IC5146 Cocoon Nebula -- in a new light

Posted By Thomas V Davis
Here is a composite mosaic image of the region surrounding IC5146, the
Cocoon Nebula. I tried to bring out the complex clouds of obscuring
dust -- which are usually seen as completely "black". They are in
fact, opaque, with color, features and complexity. This was a
challenge for me to say the least.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00003e.htm

I hope you like it.

Comments/criticisms welcome.

Tom Davis
Inkom, ID


July 9, 2008 10:01 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First Light with AP155EDF in Oz

Posted By Thomas V Davis
Here is my first light image from my remote observatory in Australia. This was taken with my AP 155EDF at f/5.3 and a 16803 chip camera. I want to double the exposure time, but I have been limited by clouds (their winter).

Anyway, it's a start.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_000054.htm

Comments/criticisms welcome.

Tom

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