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1275rob

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M3 from an Artemis285CCD
« on: May 13, 2013, 09:13:17 AM »
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.
« Last Edit: May 15, 2013, 09:20:38 AM by 1275rob »

Lex

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Re: M3 from an Artemis285CCD
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2013, 08:44:09 PM »
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  :o

Best & clear skies!

Lex
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1275rob

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Re: M3 from an Artemis285CCD
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2013, 09:31:05 AM »
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 :o).
Cheers,
Bob.