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Old 23-11-2014, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RickS View Post
Very attractive image, Kevin. It is tricky to make open clusters look interesting. Good luck with the challenge!
Yes Rick, usually open clusters are somewhat ignored, except if they have embedded nebula or a close comet pass.

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Originally Posted by Rod771 View Post
Your off to a great start there Kevin, very nice!
Thanks Rod! Hope I can take some more interesting ones.

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Originally Posted by Amaranthus View Post
Excellent Kevin. I really love the stars in open clusters with newts. Given this, and some other considerations, I'm looking at getting an f/4 8" myself.
Yes, open clusters do seem to look better in this Newt than the refractor. Could it be the diffraction spikes?

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Originally Posted by Placidus View Post
Beautiful colours. Inspiring simplicity and richness.
Thanks Mike!
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