CCD vs Film? Lots of time vs no patience? Alright, this is your place to discuss all the astrophotography what's and what's not. You can discuss about techniques, accessories, cameras, whatever....just make sure you also post some nice photos here too!
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by FranK Sky Ghost » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:05 pm
Trio Galaxies in Leo with APO 520 mm+SBIG ST2000
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by weixing » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:10 pm
Hi,
WOW!! Amazing image...
By the way, what is "APO 520 mm"?? 520mm focal length APO scope or Apo Ronar 520mm lens??
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by FranK Sky Ghost » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:51 pm
A&M Apocromatic 525 mm focal lenght f/5.
The only NGC 3628 was enhanced by a mask from an image of mine taken with my R.C. 14" f8+SBIG STL11000
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by weixing » Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:01 pm
Hi,
The only NGC 3628 was enhanced by a mask from an image of mine taken with my R.C. 14" f8+SBIG STL11000
So that's how the diffraction spike get onto the image...
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by kazumacat » Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:02 pm
Cool~!!
~Clear Skies~
Clear Skies~! I wish for Clear Skies when i'm free~!!! Clear Skies~!
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by FranK Sky Ghost » Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:46 pm
No, the spike on the bright star is simply made with Photoshop's Plug-in. The mask was concentrated on NGC 3628 do too enhance detail.
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by Tachyon » Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:47 pm
You really bring out the colors well!
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by weixing » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:18 am
Hi,
No, the spike on the bright star is simply made with Photoshop's Plug-in.
Oh... spike on bright stars do look better... ha ha ha
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by zackae » Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:41 pm
What? Are those colours the true colours coming from the galaxies?