Astromart

October 16, 2007 02:04 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Vela Supernova Remnant

Posted By Thomas V Davis

Lots of strands of hydrogen!

Tom

October 17, 2007 03:51 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

The Small Magellanic Cloud

Posted By Thomas V Davis

An amazing object for sure!

Tom

October 18, 2007 09:44 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

vdB27 area in Taurus

Posted By Thomas V Davis

Thank you all for the kind comments.

Tom

October 22, 2007 11:19 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Well done John! I agree, M78 is an often overlooked object. I think it is one of the most beautiful in the winter sky. Here is my version from 2004. Wow, 2004, its time to re-image it!!

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_000022.htm

Keep up the good work!

Tom

October 31, 2007 02:16 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

The Little Dumbbell

Posted By Thomas V Davis

Tough or not, you did a great job of capturing this PN!

Tom

November 2, 2007 11:45 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Comet attempt from Utah

Posted By Thomas V Davis

Nicely done, Tyler!

Tom

November 10, 2007 02:53 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Telescope for Imaging - Opinions wanted

Posted By Thomas V Davis

I have both an AP 155EDF f/7 refractor and an ASA N12 f/3.5 corrected newtonian astrograph. They are both excellent scopes. I agree with everything that has been said in the other posts: if you are technically proficient (ok with collimating a very fast system and keeping a mirror clean, etc) and want a lot of light in a short amount of time then the ASA is your ticket. If however, you want a bullet-proof imaging platform with the least amount of fuss then go with the refractor +/- a flattener/reducer.

Tom

November 10, 2007 09:54 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky