M81 with Arp's Loop

Discussion in 'My Astrophotos' started by Dave, Jun 8, 2015.

  1. Dave

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    First completed project with the STXL6303E. LRGB 5,5,6,7 hrs. I think it did a decent job! From an average suburban 3 arc sec sky I was able to detect the Arp's loop at 2000mm FL which is seen off of the top left of the galaxy. Perhaps the higher QE of this sensor was helpful?
    Regards,
    Dave
    Full res version: https://www.flickr.com/photos/astrodoc71/18617031182/in/dateposted-public/

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    Dave, Jun 8, 2015
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  2. Tim Puckett

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    Dave, thanks for posting the image. I hope more people would post image links.
    Nice...

    Cheers
    Tim
     
    Tim Puckett, Jun 10, 2015
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  3. Dave

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    No problem. Thanks Tim. Thanks for you guys and your hard work without which these images would not be possible!
    Regards
    Dave
     
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