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Old 14-01-2016, 10:01 AM
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First attempt at Witches Head IC2118

This is my first post in this section as I wanted to gain some insight into how to improve from this point.
Whist on a weekend at Wiruna, my modded 300D failed to start so I was looking for a target that didn't need the HA response that most of the subjects in Orion need. I have long wanted to try the Witches head but figured it was too dim for my gear and experience. Anyway, I slewed over and took a 10 minute test shot. Wow I could actually see the outline of her ugly dial! OK then I took 12 x 10 minutes and hoped for the best. 7 darks were used also but no flats - When I started the darks the scope was parked and I went to bed.
This is the first real outing since getting my new mount (AZEQ6) and am very happy with its tracking ability.
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Old 14-01-2016, 12:06 PM
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wow, that looks great.
Plenty of detail there
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Old 14-01-2016, 12:24 PM
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Bruce, that is a really good shot ..
What lens (FL) did you use, and ISO
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Old 14-01-2016, 12:55 PM
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It's my WO Megrez 90 with Teleview .85 reducer flattener. Basically the kit in my signature. Glad you like it. I think it's my best effort to date.
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Old 14-01-2016, 04:56 PM
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Well done, Bruce!
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Old 14-01-2016, 05:01 PM
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Good shot Bruce, and I can cearly see the small spiral galaxy above the head in the left side.
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Old 14-01-2016, 06:41 PM
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Excellent.

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