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2020BC
17-05-2008, 02:13 AM
Exposure: 28x30secs; ISO1600
Camera: Canon 350D unmod
Scope: Meade SN-8 with MPCC
Mount: Meade LXD-75 guided

Deep (bright) version click this link (http://www.zodiaclight.com/images/m7PtolemysClusterSN-8MPCCnofilter28x30secs1600ISOGuided 09May08Try2Web1280.jpg) (725KB)

For the telescope-view click this link (http://www.zodiaclight.com/images/m7PtolemysClusterSN-8MPCCnofilter28x30secs1600ISOGuided 09May08Try3DullerWeb1280.jpg) (412KB)
Zuts
17-05-2008, 02:34 AM
Nice :thumbsup:, I like the background wall of stars.

Paul
strongmanmike
17-05-2008, 10:32 AM
Lovely image Bill, not often imaged either.

I like the contrast between the bright cluster stars and the gold background bedspread of milky way stars.

Mike
Dennis
17-05-2008, 10:42 AM
Wow Lovely photo Bill - the density of background stars reminds me of Olbers Paradox!

Cheers

Dennis
RB
17-05-2008, 01:47 PM
Glitter on top of glitter.

Lovely image Bill.

:thumbsup:
Ric
17-05-2008, 02:49 PM
Lovely image Bill, I realy enjoyed the full version the starry backdrop reminded me of Christmas again and those dark dust lanes really jump out at you.

A fine image.

Cheers
leon
17-05-2008, 03:18 PM
Nice one Bill, plenty of stars in that one, well done.

Leon
jase
17-05-2008, 05:39 PM
Magnificent Bill. Lovely colours amongst the rich field. Good work.
2020BC
17-05-2008, 07:46 PM
Cheers, folks. Thanks.

I've added a darker version that yields a binocular-style view.

For a large pic of the binoculars view click this link (http://www.zodiaclight.com/images/m7PtolemysClusterSN-8MPCCnofilter28x30secs1600ISOGuided 09May08Try3DullerWeb1280.jpg) (412KB)

For a large version of the original (brighter) picture click on this link (http://www.zodiaclight.com/images/m7PtolemysClusterSN-8MPCCnofilter28x30secs1600ISOGuided 09May08Try2Web1280.jpg) (725KB)