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Old 14-04-2020, 02:48 PM
Startrek (Martin)
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NGC 5139 Omega Centauri

Captured Omega Centauri the other night before the moon broke the horizon so limited data

8” f5 Bintel newt on an EQ6-R Mount
Canon 600D stock with Baader coma corrector ( no filters ) with home made cooling fan
Sensor temp 23 degrees
ISO 800
12 x 2 minute dithered guided subs
12 x darks
Medium dithered every sub
PHD2 guiding at 0.90 arc sec error
Frame, focus and capture with BYEOS
Goto and tracking EQMOD, StellariumScope and Stellarium
Stacked in DSS ( Average )
Processed in Startools V1.4

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Old 14-04-2020, 04:06 PM
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Great image of Omega Cen.
I like the natural star colours especially.
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Old 14-04-2020, 04:50 PM
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A lovely 5139 Martin.
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Old 15-04-2020, 12:03 AM
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Thanks Andy and Mick
I was surprised how well it processed out considering only 20 odd minutes of data
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Awesome Omega Martin!
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