Mersing Astrophotos (again) from 22-24 June 12

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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Mersing Astrophotos (again) from 22-24 June 12

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Two clear nights! Another bountiful harvest of celestial wonders! What Joy!! [smilie=admire2.gif]

Milky Way near zenith
Imaged with: Vixen GPD, Samyang 8mm Fisheye, Modified Canon 350D, f5.6, ISO 800, 5min.
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Dark Galactic Horse/ aka Pipe Nebula
Imaged with: Vixen GPD, Canon 50mm EF 1.4, Modified Canon 350D, f3.5, 5x5min, ISO800
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Central Rho Ophiuchi complex
Imaged with: Vixen GPD, Tak FSQ85, 0.73x Reducer, Modified Canon 350D, 14x8 min, ISO800
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M51
Imaged with: AP Mach 1, f4.5 8" Orion optics newt, Baader MPCC, Modified Canon 450D, 10x8min, ISO1600
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M22
Imaged with: AP Mach 1, f4.5 8" Orion optics newt, Baader MPCC, Modified Canon 450D, 8x8min, ISO1600
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M17/ Swan Nebula
Imaged with: AP Mach 1, f4.5 8" Orion optics newt, Baader MPCC, Modified Canon 450D, 8x8min, ISO1600
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M104/ Sombrero Galaxy
Imaged with: AP Mach 1, f4.5 8" Orion optics newt, Baader MPCC, Modified Canon 450D, 8x8min, ISO1600
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M27/ Dumbell Nebula
Imaged with: AP Mach 1, f4.5 8" Orion optics newt, Baader MPCC, Modified Canon 450D, 8x8min, ISO1600
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NGC6369/ Little Ghost Planetary Nebula
Real tiny object, can't fault you if you are not able to point it out right away. It's the little oblong whitish dot that nestle within the dark channel at centre left.
Imaged with: AP Mach 1, f4.5 8" Orion optics newt, Baader MPCC, Modified Canon 450D, 8x8min, ISO1600
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M6/ Butterfly Cluster
Imaged with: AP Mach 1, f4.5 8" Orion optics newt, Baader MPCC, Modified Canon 450D, 8x8min, ISO1600
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Re: Mersing Astrophotos (again) from 22-24 June 12

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Super swee, thank you for sharing
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Beautiful images! Great job there!
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Wow so this is the one we are looking at that night. Appears as a tiny version of the ring nebula in CN212.

Looks very evil....
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Oh my! What a haul!
The butterfly cluster is an absolute beauty!
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Wow stunning photos!
We do it in the dark...
Portaball 12.5"
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...and all night long!
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World class as usual! Great job Kelvin. Love the Milky Way shot.
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Hi,
Breathtaking images as usual!! [smilie=good-job.gif] [smilie=good-job.gif]

Keep them coming!

Have a nice day.
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Wow. All the expert photos.... [smilie=admire2.gif]
OCULARHOLIC ANONYMOUS!!!
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Beautiful images.

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