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Old 29-05-2009, 12:18 AM
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strongmanmike (Michael)
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The Black and White Swan

For those who like B&W Halpha shots, this is just the 75min (5 X 15min) of Halpha with 13nm Astronomik low reflection filter.

As you can see the relatively broad band pass of the Astronomik Ha filter (13nm) retains plenty of stars while still enhancing the HII nebuloisty

Small (800k)
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike20...74636/original


Large (1.5meg)
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike20...74646/original

No "I feel dizzy" colours this time

Mike

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