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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Whitters on Dec 18, 2004, 10:08:00

Title: NGC 2244
Post by: Whitters on Dec 18, 2004, 10:08:00
60 minute Integration 300mm Tamron f2.8 lens, Astronomik Ha filter
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/paul_whitmarsh/Astronomy/Images/MX916/DEC_17_2004/NGC2244_a.jpg)
Title: NGC 2244
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Dec 18, 2004, 18:26:00
well thats all there eh!  I think if you couold get rid of the saturated stars it will be an excellent image.

Also how do you find these manually?

Title: NGC 2244
Post by: Whitters on Dec 18, 2004, 22:37:00
Yes I need to tidy it up.

Star hopping and an atlas. You can see the cluster quite easily with bins.
Title: NGC 2244
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Dec 19, 2004, 03:42:00
I'll have a go next time its clear.
Title: NGC 2244
Post by: Rick on Dec 19, 2004, 04:51:00
Wow! That's some image!