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05-05-2008, 11:20 PM
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Omega Cen - deep field
Hi Folks,
Recently I finally assembled my new equipment consisting of Takahashi EM200 + FSQ106 + SBIG ST-2000 and would like to share with you the results of first light of the telescope
Choice of the object was quite easy - Omega Cen. This is an excellent target to test both optics and the mount.
The total exposure time was ~120 min, consisting of subs of 10 min each. The weather was quite good. Enjoy !
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05-05-2008, 11:26 PM
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What a sparkling mass that is Antu
you have also picked up a bit of galactic cirrus dust in the bottom left corner - very cool
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05-05-2008, 11:34 PM
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Hi Antu,
Good to see another local imaging our lovely Southern skies. A fine image
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06-05-2008, 03:15 AM
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Wow, what a very fine image!
06-05-2008, 12:27 PM
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Now thats Awesome Antu
06-05-2008, 01:16 PM
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I love this Antu, well done!
Going so deep adds a very interesting dimension to your typical globular shot. Must try this myself one day soon.
Cheers, Marcus
06-05-2008, 01:27 PM
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far out, i almost fell into it!
06-05-2008, 03:07 PM
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Yep, have to agree with the masses, that is a beautiful image indeed, there sure is some stars in that one.
06-05-2008, 08:11 PM
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What a wonderful sight! Thank you Antu for sharing.
06-05-2008, 10:36 PM
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Thanks for your comments, guys ! This particular image was obtained during a recent starparty at the Antilhue observatory (
http://www.verschatse.cl ). I attached few images of that place.
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06-05-2008, 11:49 PM
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Hi,
I hope you had a good sleeping bag. Still with skies like that you probably wouldn't have used it
Paul
07-05-2008, 12:28 AM
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Yeeeaaaahhhh! The FSQ prevails! That is a kicker image Antu. Well done!
07-05-2008, 04:52 AM
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Wow what an amazing location! I can't image how dark the skies are!
07-05-2008, 05:48 AM
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superb ! so much detail and sharp.
07-05-2008, 06:01 PM
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Amazing image Antu!
07-05-2008, 07:11 PM
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Great Omega Cen image - so many stars.
09-05-2008, 03:57 PM
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Almost missed this one, I'm glad I didn't.
09-05-2008, 04:21 PM
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Fabulous image Antu, 2 hours worth of subs has really paid off.
Lovely colours in the stars.
The location looks breathtaking too !
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Choice of the object was quite easy - Omega Cen. This is an excellent target to test both optics and the mount.
you have also picked up a bit of galactic cirrus dust in the bottom left corner - very cool 
