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Antu
05-05-2008, 11:20 PM
Hi Folks,

Recently I finally assembled my new equipment consisting of Takahashi EM200 + FSQ106 + SBIG ST-2000 and would like to share with you the results of first light of the telescope :) Choice of the object was quite easy - Omega Cen. This is an excellent target to test both optics and the mount.

The total exposure time was ~120 min, consisting of subs of 10 min each. The weather was quite good. Enjoy !

strongmanmike
05-05-2008, 11:26 PM
What a sparkling mass that is Antu :eyepop:you have also picked up a bit of galactic cirrus dust in the bottom left corner - very cool :thumbsup:

Mike

Zuts
05-05-2008, 11:34 PM
Hi Antu,

Good to see another local imaging our lovely Southern skies. A fine image :)

Paul

iceman
06-05-2008, 03:15 AM
Wow, what a very fine image!

Can you show us some pics of your location?

Garyh
06-05-2008, 12:27 PM
Now thats Awesome Antu
:thumbsup:

marc4darkskies
06-05-2008, 01:16 PM
I love this Antu, well done! :thumbsup: Going so deep adds a very interesting dimension to your typical globular shot. Must try this myself one day soon.

Cheers, Marcus

Luke
06-05-2008, 01:27 PM
far out, i almost fell into it!

leon
06-05-2008, 03:07 PM
Yep, have to agree with the masses, that is a beautiful image indeed, there sure is some stars in that one.

Leon

Rodstar
06-05-2008, 08:11 PM
What a wonderful sight! Thank you Antu for sharing.

Antu
06-05-2008, 10:36 PM
Thanks for your comments, guys ! This particular image was obtained during a recent starparty at the Antilhue observatory (http://www.verschatse.cl). I attached few images of that place.

Zuts
06-05-2008, 11:49 PM
Hi,

I hope you had a good sleeping bag. Still with skies like that you probably wouldn't have used it :)

Paul

jase
07-05-2008, 12:28 AM
Yeeeaaaahhhh! The FSQ prevails! That is a kicker image Antu. Well done!

iceman
07-05-2008, 04:52 AM
Wow what an amazing location! I can't image how dark the skies are!

Alchemy
07-05-2008, 05:48 AM
superb ! so much detail and sharp.

Matty P
07-05-2008, 06:01 PM
Amazing image Antu!

It is amazing what longer exposures can do to an image.

Very well done.

peter_4059
07-05-2008, 07:11 PM
Great Omega Cen image - so many stars.

Ric
09-05-2008, 03:57 PM
Almost missed this one, I'm glad I didn't.

A wonderfully detailed image and great colour throughout

Those obs pictures look stunning as well, I'm jealous of that sky.

Cheers

RB
09-05-2008, 04:21 PM
Fabulous image Antu, 2 hours worth of subs has really paid off.
Lovely colours in the stars.

The location looks breathtaking too !

:thumbsup: