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Old 21-06-2009, 06:33 PM
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Another nice effort with the GSO RC Paul,

Probably the Helix is one object where the aperture and focal ratio of the scope can make a big difference.

No doubt longer subs would help to bring out more of the detail within The Helix, perhaps even to pickup the cometary globule type structure that exists within it.

Not sure about the colour, it really is such a subjective thing, however I think this looks too red and maybe the nebulosity should be more yellowish.

I know it is unfair to compare a 8" GSO RC with the Hubble but I think the colours in this attached Hubble image are the ones to strive for.
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