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31-08-2008, 07:30 PM
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Rho Ophiuchi widefield
I was lucky to get a few hours of imaging in on Friday night.
Not completely lucky though, as out of 4 hours of images of this only about 1.5 hours was OK due to some high clouds ahead of the front that brought rain to NSW over the weekend.
Apogee U16M camera, FSQ106ED with reducer giving F3.64 and a very wide field of view, Tak NJP mount at my dark site observatory. FLI filter wheel.
LRGB 15 30 15 30
Baader 50mm square filters.
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/102416400
Greg.
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31-08-2008, 08:09 PM
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Hey Greg that came out a treat, some very fine detail in there as well, nice going.
Leon
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31-08-2008, 08:20 PM
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Widefield wuss
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Beautiful image Greg!
Its currently my desktop background... Hope you dont mind my doing that  Any chance I could get a bigger version?? over 1920x1080 if possible ??
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31-08-2008, 09:20 PM
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Narrowfield rules!
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Clean and smooth Greg, nice work
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31-08-2008, 09:42 PM
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 Awesome vista Greg congrats
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31-08-2008, 10:08 PM
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Beautiful!!
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31-08-2008, 10:30 PM
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Earthling
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Breathtaking
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31-08-2008, 10:34 PM
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Just magnificent 
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31-08-2008, 10:35 PM
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Galaxy hitchhiking guide
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Nice one Greg,
What adapter(s) do you use to connect the Taka to the U16?
Peter
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31-08-2008, 10:48 PM
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I have a Precise Parts adapter which is actually set to the correct metal back distance for an Apogee FW50 7 position filter wheel which is enroute to me.
It means that with the FLI filter wheel the spacing is 4 to 6mm off from the correct distance and it causes a small amount of trouble as a result. Hopefully corrected with the Apogee filter wheel.
There is a standard adapter for the STL11 which I also have and that gives pinpoint stars to the corner of an STL11. From memory it is 25mm.
Greg.
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31-08-2008, 10:55 PM
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Highest Observatory in Oz
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A very grand looking image! The square format and tight stars really gives it a pro look - like a UK Schmidt plate 
Nicely done Greg
Mike
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31-08-2008, 11:16 PM
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Support your local RFS
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Very nice indeed Greg
You've captured some wonderful detail and colour in this one.
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31-08-2008, 11:18 PM
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Narrowfield rules!
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"like a UK Schmidt plate", what does that mean ? Like as with film?, Is that good?.
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01-09-2008, 04:46 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Wow, stunning! Beautiful result, Greg.
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01-09-2008, 05:50 AM
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Quietly watching
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theres some real quality up at the moment, this is a delight to look at.... well done.
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01-09-2008, 07:05 AM
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Fantastic result Greg, one for the pool room!
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01-09-2008, 07:42 AM
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Billions and Billions ...
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Lovely image Greg. Very smooth, great colour, nice composition.
Cheers, Marcus
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01-09-2008, 07:45 AM
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Stunning shot love the colour. Look great as a poster on the wall.
Phil
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01-09-2008, 08:22 AM
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Magnificent image Greg, love the colours and the square format.
It'll look fantastic on the wall.
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01-09-2008, 08:45 AM
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Amongst the stars
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Just beautiful Greg! Great FOV there, just right for this area
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