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Old 04-06-2008, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by gbeal View Post
I am keen to try this as well, but am a little confused with the exact area. Am I correct in assuming the ED80 is about 600mm focal length, and is there anything in the area to help guide me to this weird looking object.
Great shot.
I forgot to mention I used a William Optics 0.8 reducer in the optical train, so I guess its closer to 480mm

the Dark Tower is centred at RA 16 47 37 Dec -41 15 09

here is my image located in google maps

http://explore.astrometry.net/?zoom=...00806/92298412

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