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Finally and image after 8 months!

Started by blueman , Jun 18 2010 02:32 PM
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#1 blueman

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Posted 18 June 2010 - 02:32 PM

Here is an image of M8, the first full image taken with my new FLI ML8300 camera and filter wheel, MI-250 mount and Borg 50mm Guide scope with SSAG. I have not had a good night in all this time, but this one was not perfect, but after this wait I did not care. :p

This link is to a larger version, but the full res is too large to post there, so it is still only 1/2 size.

http://www.astrophot...field-rgbl.html

This photo is even smaller so that I could post it here. Hope you like it.
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Posted 18 June 2010 - 02:59 PM

Very nice, Floyd!

I take it you LIKE your MI-250, eh? ;)

I'm getting first AP Light tonight with my new Tak FSQ (on my MI-250)...

Nice image... I wish my horizon was good enough to the south to do that target!

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Posted 18 June 2010 - 03:27 PM

beautiful shot
love the color and subtle reflection nebualae

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Posted 18 June 2010 - 04:34 PM

Hi Dave,
Thanks! :)
Yes, the MI-250 is quite the mount, very solid and has a great capacity and performance without being too heavy.

The FSQ is a great scope, the FSQ_106 right? That is my friends Francios wide field and he loves it. Great focuser and nice build over all. Well designed for AP work.

Yeah, I have a pretty good site that I use, with a good horizon and at 5,300' in the mountains near MT Pinos, CA. It is so nice to drive up in about a hour, set up and park the motor home and just relax for a few days in the nice temperatures and quiet surroundings.
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Posted 18 June 2010 - 04:36 PM

Thank you Bill, I was so happy to get a good night that I was up until 4:30am getting all the data. :jump:
M8 is such a great object, lots of details and pastel colors with a deep star field for a background.
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Posted 18 June 2010 - 05:24 PM

Nice image, Floyd!! The scope/camera/mount combination is a great match. The stars are very tight and the color and detail look terrific! You should be very pleased.

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Posted 18 June 2010 - 05:50 PM

Good work, Floyd. Very nice color and detail.

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Posted 18 June 2010 - 06:28 PM

That is an awesome image Floyd. All your planning and custom fittings look to have paid off. Look to see alot more if you get the clear skies... :bow:
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