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Old 26-07-2006, 08:58 PM
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Omega Centaurus

Hi everyone,

here is my first attempt at posting a DSO image. 1 frame iso=1600 exposure=2minutes f 6.3 with 14" SCT and 20Da.
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Old 26-07-2006, 09:05 PM
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Wow man! Wheres my sunglasses!
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Old 26-07-2006, 09:05 PM
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Glad to see you finally made it Lester... Nice pic. Worth the hassles huh? L.
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Old 26-07-2006, 09:06 PM
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Post the carina one mate!
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Old 26-07-2006, 10:20 PM
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Very nice !
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Old 26-07-2006, 10:33 PM
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I lost count, wonderful image
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Old 26-07-2006, 11:12 PM
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Its full of Stars

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great shot lester. and with just 1 shot? i like that 20d of yours
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Old 27-07-2006, 07:37 AM
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Thanks for all your replies fellas.
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Old 27-07-2006, 07:51 AM
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Wow, first DSO attempt, look at that!

I predict big things from this young man!

Awesome shot.
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Old 27-07-2006, 08:33 AM
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Holy mackerel – that is a stunning, single image of one of my favourite Southern DSO’s. Makes me want to dump my ST7E and get a 20Da.

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Old 27-07-2006, 10:08 AM
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Great start Lester...all is looking promising..well done.
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Old 27-07-2006, 10:57 AM
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Hi everyone, thanks again for your replies.

Here is 2 frames stacked and a little processing. The colour of the stars is more evident.
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Good shot, resolves stars to the core
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Old 28-07-2006, 07:55 AM
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Thanks again for your replies everyone.
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Old 28-07-2006, 08:57 AM
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Hi everyone,

Brightened the image after seeing someone elses reprocess of this image.
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Old 28-07-2006, 07:42 PM
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A great shot mate you have you have to be proud of that one!

Well done!
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Old 28-07-2006, 09:31 PM
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That last one is a ripper Lester well done. for your first attemp you look like a pro allready
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Old 28-07-2006, 10:22 PM
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Wow!

That's great Lester.

The whole DSO caper may be your calling?
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