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Old 23-11-2012, 07:47 PM
dalelieb (Dale)
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NGC253 in Sculptor (Sculptor or siver Dollar Galaxy)

Hi All,

Here is my latest image.
This is the first time I have sucessfully managed 400Sec subs without guiding.

The Sculptor Galaxy is a starburst galaxy, (which means that it is currently undergoing a period of intense star formation)

OTA: C14 EdgeHD, Mount: ASA DDM60, Camera FLI ML11002
More details on the web site.

Any comments or suggestions welcome.

Dale

Details:
20x400s Lum, 14x180s each RGB,
Image scale 0.47 arsec/pixel
Captured with MaximDL
Processed with PS CS4

Equipment:
Scope: Celestron EdgeHD 14"
Mount: ASA DDM60
Camera: FLI Microline 11002, Astrodon filters
Guiding: unguided
Focuser: FLI Atlas and FocusMax

Software:
TheSkyX, ACP Planner, ACP, ACP Scheduler, FMax, MaximDL, Photoshop CS4

Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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