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Old 11-12-2020, 03:27 PM
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NGC 2032-5 and others in the LMC

8 x 10 mins ISO 1600 using the EOS Ra and Baader UHC-S filter a "stronger" filter then a LPS filter. Still allows plenty of starlight through, I didn't have to search for a guide star, one was right there after composing the shot. So nice to guide with nice round stars thanks to the coma corrector being in front of the pick off prism. 10 inch f5.6 scope.

Ive been having issues with bright stars not being round, Ive tracked it down to blocking the back end of the scope with a round plug of foam. That seems to cause a nasty air current from the full thickness Sutching pyrex mirror that must be a bit warmer then the ambient air. Removing the plug leaves a gap around the edge of the mirror and the tube allowing air to circulate and the stars become much rounder. Some buffeting from an easterly breeze but not too bad.

Full res. version here.
https://www.astrobin.com/k0ycdn/?nc=user
Sure are some strange shaped nebulae here.
Hand guided as usual.
Scott
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Old 11-12-2020, 05:33 PM
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That's lovely . Looks like an interesting area.
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Old 19-12-2020, 06:03 PM
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Thanks. There's other areas in and around the LMC I want to image but La Nina has other ideas
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Old 20-12-2020, 09:08 AM
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Thanks. There's other areas in and around the LMC I want to image but La Nina has other ideas
Your system seems to be going very well Scott.

La Nina seems to have got us up here too (40 to 80mm tomorrow).

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That's lovely . Looks like an interesting area.
I agree.

You two have a great Christmas. Stay safe.
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Old 21-12-2020, 10:45 PM
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That’s very nice Scott. A good variety of different-looking objects. Have you considered a crop that highlights the centre region?
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Old 22-12-2020, 05:08 PM
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Ah yes, nice one Scott! Well done for only 80 mins of data! It's a very interesting area isn't it!

I'm imaging this myself at the moment. I only have 5.5 hours atm and probably need 20! I sure hope Jan has some clear nights!
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