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9 years 8 months ago #103575
by phoenix
Kieran
16" ODK (incoming), Mesu Mount 200, APM TMB 80mm, SXV H16, SXV H9
J16 An Carraig Observatory
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M51 was created by phoenix
Since last night was clear and no asteroid targets available I swung the scope onto M51. It took 2 hours for the scope to cool down and I lost 6 x 5 minute frames to soft focus. Ended up wit 18 x 4 minute exposures before I decided to pack up in order to rise for work today. Out of practice on the processing but results below.
Kieran
16" ODK (incoming), Mesu Mount 200, APM TMB 80mm, SXV H16, SXV H9
J16 An Carraig Observatory
ancarraigobservatory.co.uk/
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9 years 8 months ago #103582
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Wow.
If that's out of practice I look forward to seeing more.
Focus looks razor-sharp, do you use a mask or some other focus aid?
If that's out of practice I look forward to seeing more.
Focus looks razor-sharp, do you use a mask or some other focus aid?
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9 years 8 months ago #103633
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Great shot Kieran - you really captured great detail for that exposure time. Nothing wrong with that processing job either 
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9 years 8 months ago #103639
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Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
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Replied by dave_lillis on topic M51
That's an excellent detail, Im not sure you need any more practice.
stunning detail :bigshock:
stunning detail :bigshock:
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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