M3 from an Artemis285CCD

[1275rob]

Hi
Dusted off the old Artemis285 mono to see if it is still working to test some equipment changes.
Not much time spent on processing tho.
Image details:
Captured: 2013-05-03
The image is a compilation of 26 x 300 sec subs.
Equipment
Televue TVNP101is
Artemis285 CCD b/w camera.
EQ6 mount controlled by EQMOD and guiding PHD.
Lumicon Deep Sky filter.
Cheers,
Bob.

[Lex]

Hi Bob,

nice take; your Artemis285 mono is still working very well; so are your skills :-)
I like this cluster with the small galaxies visible in the BG! Really a lovely picture!
BTW; what's your secret for creating clear skies; I missed something 

Best & clear skies!

Lex

[1275rob]

Hi Lex,
Thanks for the comments. Yes it is a nice object. 
I think there is more to get out of the image if I get time I will have another look.
If I remember correctly I built the camera in 2005 so got my monies worth.
As for clear skies it was a little spooky the clouds were all around but there was a small window and this kept clear as the clouds kept rolling in they seemed to go around the clearing. Unfortunately the magic from that evening has not reoccured ).
Cheers,
Bob.