Thread: SMC at f3.6
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Old 28-06-2015, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RickS View Post
That's a great FOV, Andrew, and the image turned out quite nicely. I frequently use drizzle with a FSQ-106 and CCD camera with good results.

Cheers,
Rick.
Thanks again Rick, the drizzle really seems to have done the trick:
http://www.astrobin.com/189261/C/
Although the HII regions throughout the SMC are more subtle, at least the colour is better balanced. Definitely one to revisit and go a bit deeper on.

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Originally Posted by Rex View Post
Nice one Andy. That Camera does a fairly decent job indeed.
Thanks Rex - a keeper, this one! It will have to be - I'm not allowed spend any more money on astronomical equipment until the kids have finished school, the house paid off, etc etc...
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