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31-12-2008, 12:49 PM
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To Finish Off The Year - M45
This was taken back in late September when I did my Andromeda M31 shot.
The weather suddenly put an end to the session on M31 so I quickly swung the scope to the Pleiades and took off the reducer to capture 2 x 10 min frames of M45.
I didn't want to frame all of it in, rather I wanted to concentrate on just the centre section of M45.
I was hoping to get a chance at more data for this one but the weather has been terrible since and I haven't had the chance to gather any more shots, so here it is, the best I could do with what I had:
M45 The Pleaides
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year !
Cheers
Andrew
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31-12-2008, 01:00 PM
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Fast Scope & Fast Engine
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Lovely shot of the Pleaides Andrew even the island paradise in there.
Happy new year to you and the Family Andrew......Cheers Kev.
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31-12-2008, 02:39 PM
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Craig
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Lovely colour and detail Andrew, and for only 20 mins!! Gives me something to aim for when I try reprocessing my own.
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31-12-2008, 03:32 PM
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Nice image !!!
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31-12-2008, 05:00 PM
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Amongst the stars
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Nice for just 2 images Andrew! 
Very natural look to it, I like it!
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31-12-2008, 05:34 PM
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I've got a Sirius eye !
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Good one Andrew .... pity the weather hasn't allowed you to do some more on M45 now that it is higher in the sky earlier ... maybe in the New Year.
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31-12-2008, 05:41 PM
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Very Smoooooth Andrew 
...and a nice way to say goodbye to ol' '08!
Cheers
Doug
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31-12-2008, 08:28 PM
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Very nice RB
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31-12-2008, 11:21 PM
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Excellent shot Andrew. Nicely processed and lovely vivid colours. I love it. 
Have a happy new year. 
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31-12-2008, 11:55 PM
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Great image Andrew, I always enjoy those folds of nebulosity.
Cheers
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01-01-2009, 01:23 AM
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Wonderful !
I too agree with others , it is really wonderful !
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01-01-2009, 05:41 AM
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Moving to Pandora
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01-01-2009, 10:14 AM
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ze frogginator
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Wow! Very nice stars. Well done.
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01-01-2009, 09:30 PM
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Thank you so much everyone, glad you liked it.
I'm hoping to have another go at it asap, with more exposure.
Longer subs sure work out better than the equivalent amount using shorter subs.
Cheers
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01-01-2009, 10:31 PM
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Nice work, RB! Love that nebulosity!
Al.
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01-01-2009, 10:50 PM
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Andrew,
Gorgeous stuff.
I'll hook up with you and image it with you.
Regards,
Humayun
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02-01-2009, 10:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sheeny
Nice work, RB! Love that nebulosity!
Al.
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Cheers Al !!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Octane
Andrew,
Gorgeous stuff.
I'll hook up with you and image it with you.
Regards,
Humayun |
That would be great Humayun, looking forward to it !
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02-01-2009, 04:11 PM
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Love reflection Nebs !
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That's sweet Andy,
real nice subtle colours and well done for only 2 subs.
Sometimes images of this object can look way over the top.
All the best
Rich
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02-01-2009, 05:49 PM
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Agree, longer subs would have done this image wonders RB. You've still managed to extract some of the fantastic wisps of nebulosity. Undoubtedly more data would allow you to stretch it harder. Look forward to seeing more. Well done.
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03-01-2009, 12:08 PM
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great shot RB  - when are you going to get a real telescope so you can fit the whole thing in  (corker of a shot mate was that with the DS60mm refractor?)
green with envy with the shot RB, the detail is pretty darn good
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