While at TSP, I committed some or all of 4 nights to try and image M83 at f/10 with my C11/T2i. Guiding was via an off-axis guider. Turned out a little...
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Chuck Sterling
csterlin88001
Apr 27, 2012 12:54 pm
Another really nice image, Rich. Imaging at f/10 is no picnic, and I think you did it justice. cbs...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 27, 2012 2:50 pm
Thanks Chuck. Events like TSP are about the only way for me to get sufficient subs to try f/10, since I can't leave my gear set up at home (lost an 8" scope...
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Michael Sherick
michaelsherick
Apr 27, 2012 3:35 pm
Nice image Rich! I like the composition. Lots of structure revealed in this image. - nice work!  Mike ________________________________ From: Richard...
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Kirby Benson
kirbieto
Apr 28, 2012 6:08 am
Excellent Rich - great star color. That is a difficult subject. Kirby From: ASLC_Imagers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASLC_Imagers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
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Warren
wmarque23
Apr 28, 2012 10:39 pm
No excuses necessary- a beautiful shot to be proud of! I don't know if you have missed me and Oscar coming up to the club, 2012 has done a real number on us:...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 30, 2012 4:29 am
Here's an image of Rho Ophiuchi that I grabbed using Dave's 100mm lens (thanks Dave!). 29 x 153 seconds, ISO 800, f/4. There were two lens flares in the...
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Bert Stevens
whocares88012
Apr 30, 2012 4:43 am
Very beautiful. I love the colors, real or not. Clear and dark skies! - Bert ... Bert Stevens Co-Director Desert Moon Observatory, MPC #448 Come visit us on...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Apr 30, 2012 5:44 am
The colors, especially the red seems more saturated than I usually see with these kind of shots. But it doesn't distract from the image, and I think even...
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David Dockery
dave_dockery
Apr 30, 2012 12:47 pm
Nice shot, rr! I like the boosted color saturation though to my eye the general tint seems to be slightly biased toward the magenta (lacking a little green.)...
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Chuck Sterling
csterlin88001
Apr 30, 2012 4:25 pm
Looks good to me, Rich, but on the colors I defer to Steve B. I really don't know the area in detail but if I was forced to guess I'd say one lens flare could...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 30, 2012 5:09 pm
Here's the original (25% size) stack (brightened just a bit) that shows the three flares that I noticed. I dealt with the brighter two by hand. Thought that...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Apr 30, 2012 5:17 pm
Colors are much better on this one :-0 From: Richard Richins <rrichins@...> Reply-To: <ASLC_Imagers@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, April 30, 2012...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 30, 2012 5:41 pm
I backed off the reds a bit for the copy I just uploaded to DA. rr...
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Kirby Benson
kirbieto
Apr 30, 2012 6:04 pm
Very nice Sheriff Rich. I will however agree with Steve..the violets look over saturated - at least in the one you sent out originally. All the other hues...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 30, 2012 6:32 pm
Thanks Mike! rr...
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Eric Chesak
echesak...
Apr 30, 2012 11:30 pm
Awesome job, Rich Eric (El Paso)...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 30, 2012 11:55 pm
Thanks, Eric. I did tune down the red a bit (as many suggested). rr...
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David Dockery
dave_dockery
May 1, 2012 3:00 am
So rr finally shamed me into processing some TSP images with his recent flurry of activity. Here's the first of mine - the Jellyfish Nebula captured in...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
May 1, 2012 3:42 am
Outstanding! Love those monochrome Ha images!! Steve From: David Dockery <dave.dockery@...> Reply-To: <ASLC_Imagers@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday,...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
May 1, 2012 4:24 am
The texture along the top is exquisite. Glad I shamed an image outta you. More! rr...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
May 1, 2012 4:27 am
I think you just miss the good old days of single color, green computer screens, Mr. Monochrome. rr...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
May 1, 2012 4:44 am
Actually my favorite was the amber screen. Also love Ansel Adams and sepia toning. Steve From: Richard Richins <rrichins@...> Reply-To:...
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Kirby Benson
kirbieto
May 1, 2012 11:51 am
Lovely Master Dave. The crispness in your Ha image is really nice. Love the composition! Kirbini...
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Michael Sherick
michaelsherick
May 1, 2012 2:44 pm
Very nice image Dave. The composition presents some nice movement for this subject. Looking forward to seeing your other TSP images.  Mike ...
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dave.dockery@...
dave_dockery
May 1, 2012 3:58 pm
Thanks everyone for the nice comments.  I shot several of Ha regions with the ST10 at TSP. I  find myself wanting to simplify  the image acquistion and...
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Chuck Sterling
csterlin88001
May 1, 2012 4:17 pm
Nice... You guys had a good week... cbs...
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Steve Smith
stevensmith@...
May 2, 2012 1:06 am
I've been out of pocket for the last week and am catching up on the outstanding images you guys got at TSP this year. This is a stunning shot as are those...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
May 2, 2012 8:23 pm
... is just a faint blur compared to the brilliance of its neighbor, NGC 5139 (Omega Centauri). This image was taken at the Texas Star Party with my 300mm f/4...
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Kirby Benson
kirbieto
May 3, 2012 3:09 am
FOR SALE: 2005 very well cared for Losmandy GM-8 with tripod and a digital drive that has never been used. There are some very nice accessories. Upgraded Dec...
