So I did get 18 minutes worth of the Leo Triplet, and damn the torpedoes, I'm posting it! I was amazed that I even found them-
both the galaxies and my equipment!
Tom
They are still there...
They are still there...
About 10 last night I saw that it was clear, so I dusted off the Astrotrac and set up outside. First time shooting since December! Aimed my 180mm telephoto lens at the Leo Triplet and had the little Atik 314e behind it. Got off about 7 3 minute exposures before the clouds rolled in.
So I did get 18 minutes worth of the Leo Triplet, and damn the torpedoes, I'm posting it! I was amazed that I even found them-
both the galaxies and my equipment!
Tom
So I did get 18 minutes worth of the Leo Triplet, and damn the torpedoes, I'm posting it! I was amazed that I even found them-
both the galaxies and my equipment!
Tom
Tom H
"Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world. Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence." - Louis Pasteur
"Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world. Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence." - Louis Pasteur
Re: They are still there...
Tom, great job!!!! I love it when it's proven minimal equipment can
yield fantastic results.
Bill G.
yield fantastic results.
Bill G.
Comets:40, Best Meteor shwr: Leonids '01, Best Aurora:Oct. '03.
Total.Sol.Eclipse,7/10/72 from Nova Scotia.Annular Sol. Eclipse '94,
Trans.of Venus 2004&2012.,ShoeLevy crash into Jupiter '94.
4/25/66 fireball-9 mag.,SN2011fe,N2012aw,DelphN2013.
Total.Sol.Eclipse,7/10/72 from Nova Scotia.Annular Sol. Eclipse '94,
Trans.of Venus 2004&2012.,ShoeLevy crash into Jupiter '94.
4/25/66 fireball-9 mag.,SN2011fe,N2012aw,DelphN2013.
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Cool image, Tom. It's always a thrill to see that group of galaxies, glad you posted it!
Andy
Re: They are still there...
I'm impressed that you even found them. Last night here the sky was good until I staggered off to bed at 20:00. Try not to waste clear nights but was really wiped from Wednesday night's late observations.
Pete P.