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[Dean]

255 minutes LRGB 130:40:45:40 lum binned 1x1, RGB binned 2x2
APM-TMB 152/1200 on AP1200
ST-10MXE Astrodon LRGB filters

I had a hard time figuring out my focus and there is flex since there's only 1 bolt holding the tube rings to the mounting plate. Once I figure the focus out and get the rings more securely mounted, I think I'll be happy with the scope. I need to rig some weights so I can move the tube forward as the CCD almost hits the ground.

I over sharpened it and fixed some gradients that I fixed with GradientXTrminator. I could probably do better with the processing, but I think I'll worry more on getting things set up right first.

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[P_Nut]

TMB 152?!?! OUCH!!! That should be a great scope. The photo sure is!

clear skies, Nejc

[Southpaw]

Dean that is a really sharp image. Congrats on your new scope. The TMB 152s look like a work of art themselves. Good luck and looking forward to future images.

[Ted W]

Beautiful shot Dean, great color! Congrats on the fine new scope! I'll be having lots of fun with it - vicariously through you of course...

[Allaboutastro]

Nice choice for first light, Dean. Excellent result, though I know you can do better.

Congrats on the new scope! Hopefully my TOA-150 will get here soon to give you some competition!

[TeamGS]

Great work Dean, in spite of the difficulties. I wish I had your "problems"

I am sure your future images with this setup will be even better.

Well done,

Gary

[EricCCD]

Nice first light, Dean! Lovely equipment you're accumulating there!

Eric

[Hoser]

Great shot!

[RogeZ]

The colors are magnificent.Great work, Dean.

[Dean]

Thanks for the comments everyone.