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Old 25-08-2006, 03:14 PM
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PhotonCollector (Paul)
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Corona Australis nebula complex

Hi all,

here's an image I did recently of the Corona Australis nebula complex. You can find a higher res image here
http://www.skylab.com.au/pmsa/ngc6726_pg2.html

clear skies!

Paul M


Telescope: 12-inch f/5 newtonian telescope on German Equatorial Mount.
GuidingHand: guided using a 4.5-inch f/18 guide-scope.
Camera: Canon EOS 300D Digital - Hα enabled (modified).
Exposures:
2006-08-18: 8 x 3-minute exposures @ ISO 400.
2006-08-19: 16 x 3-minute exposures @ ISO 400.
Total Exposure time: 72 minutes.
Filter/equipment:
Baader 2" Multi-Purpose Coma Corrector.
Baader 2" UV/IR Cut Filter.
Processing:
Dark frame subtraction, bias and flat-fielded in Iris, masked in Photoshop and a little Noiseware.Exposure Date2006 Aug 18 and Aug 19.
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