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tornado33

27-06-2011, 01:41 PM

Was another good night last night. Did 150 minutes on the Running Chicken Nebula.
15x10 mins ISO400. LPS filter, MPCC coma corrector. Hutech modded 350D. 10 inch f5.6 newtonian. Off axis hand guided. Also here is a full res. crop of the Thackarays (or Bok) Globules in the nebula.
heres (http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/Scott/ic2994x15x10minsiso400lpsmod350d10i nch11degsmst_filtered.jpg) a full sized view
Scott

John Hothersall

27-06-2011, 08:15 PM

That is a great result Scott, good stars right to the corners. Detail hold really well close in too.

John.

Ross G

27-06-2011, 09:12 PM

A beautiful photo Scott...and hand guided...WOW!

Ross.

stevous67

27-06-2011, 09:22 PM

Hand guided? I agree - Wow!

h0ughy

27-06-2011, 10:36 PM

well done Scott - nice work mate

tornado33

28-06-2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks all.
For some reason the mount was extra well behaved, the guide star just sat there, and the periodic error was very gentle and easy to guide out. Every sub came out identical.
Scott