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Old 30-06-2017, 02:01 PM
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Small Magellanic Cloud Tidal Tail (with added dust)

After Rho Oph started getting a bit low over night I figured I may as well image something until astronomical twilight (was still 4:15 am) so I pointed it at the SMC, refocused and went back to sleep.

Although my HEQ5 didn't track this very well, probably needed to change the balance as I think I had it east heavy instead of west. Didn't consider it at the time, not until about 15 minutes ago anyway.

So, no calibration frames yet but this is showing up something I didn't know existed. I've cropped the frame just to show SMC, 47 Tuc and the tidal tail.

28x120s @ F/2.8, has taken a need of 25% of resolution just to get something remotely round stellar wise Might have another crack at this tonight, hopefully properly balanced.

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