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Vote for your favorite from the following entries: David Ault My M1 (cropped to 800x600): Scope: Astro-Tech AT65EDQ (f/6.5, 422mm) Mount: Losmandy G11 w/ OPWB Camera: ATIK 314E (monochrome) Software: Sequence Generator Pro, PHDGuiding, PixInsight Location: my back yard outside of Austin, TX Image Details: Luminance: Orion SkyGlow Imaging filter, 43 x 5 minutes, taken on 12/04/2012 H-Alpha: Astrodon 3nm H-alpha filter, 13 x 30 minutes, taken on 12/12,17,18/2012 Other Notes: Processed with flats, bias and darkflat frames, no darks (I use defect maps). High-res version: http://astrob.in/full/27856/ Thanks, David Mike7Mak Messier 1 Crab Nebula Captured Nov 14 2012 Meade 7" mak LX200gps DSIc w/.33 reducer 37 x 5 minutes Astronomik uv/ir PHD, Nebulosity3, StarTools Same image on AstroBin: http://astrob.in/24928/B/ Good Luck to all our entrants! Charlie Which image wins? Users may choose only one (41 total votes) David Ault 23 56% Mike7Mak 18 43% Post Extras:       Mike7Mak Pooh-Bah Reged: 12/07/11 Loc: New York Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: Charlie Hein]       #5620151 - 01/13/13 03:03 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well look at that, we almost needed a run-off of the run-off. Nice M1 David. So I guess I pick Februarys target eh? Messier 44 The Beehive Cluster Post Extras:       David Ault sage Reged: 09/25/10 Loc: Georgetown, TX Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: Mike7Mak]       #5620723 - 01/13/13 12:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That is really close. Mike, your's is an amazing image and I thought for sure you were going to win it. Is the contest officially over? If it isn't over and you do win, I think M44 is a good suggestion, so we can use that as February's target no matter the outcome. Regards, David Post Extras:       Mike7Mak Pooh-Bah Reged: 12/07/11 Loc: New York Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: David Ault]       #5620963 - 01/13/13 02:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   What the??? LOL, ok now you win by one point David. When I posted results were showing and I had it by one vote. I thought if the results were visible voting was over. Post Extras:       David Ault sage Reged: 09/25/10 Loc: Georgetown, TX Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: Mike7Mak]       #5621146 - 01/13/13 04:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   You got me Mike! It now shows we are tied 14-14. I guess we just wait for Charlie to call it. Regards, David Post Extras:       unknown1304 member Reged: 12/15/12 Loc: Michigan Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: David Ault]       #5625511 - 01/16/13 12:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It shows the totals when you have voted. Post Extras:       Charlie Hein Postmaster Reged: 11/02/03 Loc: 26.06.08N, +80.23.08W Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: unknown1304]       #5626143 - 01/16/13 12:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I must have forgot to check something off when I created the poll. I think that it's over now, I set it to end at midnight on the 15th/16th. That makes David the winner 23-18. Both you guys did a great job! Charlie Post Extras:       Mike7Mak Pooh-Bah Reged: 12/07/11 Loc: New York Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: Charlie Hein]       #5626476 - 01/16/13 04:06 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That was fun. Congrats David. Please feel free to pick something besides M44 if you like. Post Extras:       David Ault sage Reged: 09/25/10 Loc: Georgetown, TX Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: Mike7Mak]       #5626502 - 01/16/13 04:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Mike, Charlie and everyone that voted for me! This is the first time I've won anything like this and I'm beyond pleased. M44 sounds like fun, lets go with that. Regards, David Post Extras:       Charlie Hein Postmaster Reged: 11/02/03 Loc: 26.06.08N, +80.23.08W Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: David Ault]       #5627452 - 01/17/13 05:29 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   M44 it is! Post Extras:       Magellan Pooh-Bah Reged: 01/26/06 Loc: Enfield, NS Canada Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: Charlie Hein]       #5627711 - 01/17/13 09:46 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice, I loved you image, congrats. I am still trying to win one as well, I am improving my skills in doing so, I love these contests. I am passing on M44 as it is too big for my scope, can't wait to see everyone s submissions. Post Extras:       David Ault sage Reged: 09/25/10 Loc: Georgetown, TX Re: Dec 12 Beginning DSO Run-Off! [Re: Magellan]       #5627890 - 01/17/13 11:30 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Jeff! 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