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08-08-2015, 06:25 PM
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This is one I have a go at every few years. Being bright it doesn't take long so you can utilize the limited clear skies. I had some weird gradient stuff going on which I haven't worked out yet but hopefully I got rid of most of it.
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08-08-2015, 07:35 PM
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Nice one Steve, like the colours.
08-08-2015, 08:46 PM
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It is looking really nice there Steve
Is it just me or are a good number of the dimmer stars virtually colourless?
08-08-2015, 08:53 PM
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very nice cluster Steve, nicely done.
08-08-2015, 09:01 PM
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Beautifully resolved. Nice star colours as well.
08-08-2015, 09:28 PM
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Nice one Steve, like the colours.
Thanks Jeff
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It is looking really nice there Steve
Is it just me or are a good number of the dimmer stars virtually colourless?
Thanks Colin. That's no doubt true. It's usually only the brighter stars that show colour.
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very nice cluster Steve, nicely done.
Thanks David
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Beautifully resolved. Nice star colours as well.
Thanks Greg
09-08-2015, 01:12 AM
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A very pretty glob and tastefully imaged, Steve!
09-08-2015, 03:22 AM
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A very pretty glob and tastefully imaged, Steve!
Thanks Rick. It's one of my favourites.
09-08-2015, 01:21 PM
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Very nice indeed Steve, quite sparkly and I think you have the colouring just about right
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09-08-2015, 01:51 PM
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Very nice indeed Steve, quite sparkly and I think you have the colouring just about right
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Thanks Mike. It was the first shot after my latest mirror cleaning so I must have got that right.
09-08-2015, 01:52 PM
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Thanks Mike. It was the first shot after my latest mirror cleaning so I must have got that right.
How did you do that? Insitu or in a sink?
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09-08-2015, 02:32 PM
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How did you do that? Insitu or in a sink?
In situ - I use that first contact polymer film stuff and if you are careful by covering up sensitive areas you can spray it on leaving the mirror in place.
09-08-2015, 02:33 PM
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In situ - I use that first contact polymer film stuff and if you are careful by covering up sensitive areas you can spray it on leaving the mirror in place.
Aaaah I see, so that stuff really works then? I guess with an exposed RC style tube that would be quite handy...my closed tube Newt not so easy, would have to remove the mirror cell at least.
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09-08-2015, 03:07 PM
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That looks great Steve, the colours really show the nice reddish hue as well as blue straggler stars all over the place. Top image
09-08-2015, 05:42 PM
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Good colour Steve and the resolution at the core is very tight. I take it this was with the AOX?
09-08-2015, 06:56 PM
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Good colour Steve and the resolution at the core is very tight. I take it this was with the AOX?
Thanks Paul. Yes that's correct.
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That looks great Steve, the colours really show the nice reddish hue as well as blue straggler stars all over the place. Top image
Thanks Rolf
09-08-2015, 07:01 PM
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Aaaah I see, so that stuff really works then? I guess with an exposed RC style tube that would be quite handy...my closed tube Newt not so easy, would have to remove the mirror cell at least.
Yes I think it's good stuff and have used it a number of times over the last few years. I reckon it's definitely postponed the need for re-coating. Certainly it's more difficult with a closed tube. With the 12.5" RCOS (closed tube) I had to take the mirror out and it can be a tricky process with RCOS scopes.
10-08-2015, 08:02 AM
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Loving your globular images Steve!
Apart from Omega Cen and 47 Tuc, must have a go at some others.
Cheers,
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10-08-2015, 10:29 AM
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Loving your globular images Steve!
Apart from Omega Cen and 47 Tuc, must have a go at some others.
Cheers,
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Thanks Justin. There's certainly plenty up there.
10-08-2015, 11:53 AM
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Nice image Steve.
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Is it just me or are a good number of the dimmer stars virtually colourless?
