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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Greg on May 26, 2004, 15:48:00

Title: Comet Neat!
Post by: Greg on May 26, 2004, 15:48:00
Have a look at this then.

http://www.noao.edu/image_gallery/html/im0861.html

My only question is how come the stars are pulled out into lines?
Title: Comet Neat!
Post by: Mike on May 26, 2004, 18:36:00
Because he is tracking the core of the comet and not the stars and it isd moving FAST !!

p.s. Did you look at my images on the disc yet?
Title: Comet Neat!
Post by: Rocket Pooch on May 27, 2004, 00:10:00
Mike, can I have a copy on Thursday?
Title: Comet Neat!
Post by: Rick on May 27, 2004, 01:37:00
It's a beauty. Thanks, Greg. :wink:
Title: Comet Neat!
Post by: Mike on May 27, 2004, 05:31:00
Chris, I will put all of the images taken with the LX90 onto a CD along with the Nikon software for viewing the NEF files and bring it along tomorrow.
Title: Comet Neat!
Post by: Rocket Pooch on May 27, 2004, 22:17:00
Excellent, don't forget the LPR filter, I don't want you getting to used to it :smile:
Title: Comet Neat!
Post by: Mike on May 27, 2004, 23:50:00
Will do - The camera and the filter have sat in the bag since the obs night as I haven't had a chance to use them. See you tonight.
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