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by Chuck
Fri May 27, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: M5 Globular Cluster (NGC 5904)
Replies: 4
Views: 464

Re: M5 Globular Cluster (NGC 5904)

Well done Roger, the core is nicely resolved at full resolution.
by Chuck
Fri May 27, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: Needed to photograph something...ANYTHING
Replies: 2
Views: 337

Re: Needed to photograph something...ANYTHING

Great shot Tim. As Roger said, looks like old Sol is pretty active. Thanks for sharing.
by Chuck
Wed May 25, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: NGC 5466 on a terrible night
Replies: 1
Views: 231

Re: NGC 5466 on a terrible night

Roger, nice shot under the circumstances. The night sky hasn't been too AP friendly lately.
by Chuck
Wed May 25, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: Messier 51 - the Whirlpool Galaxy
Replies: 3
Views: 363

Re: Messier 51 - the Whirlpool Galaxy

Pete, nice image with great detail in the spiral arms. Thans for sharing.
by Chuck
Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: Telescopes & Binos
Topic: Vintage C8 from ASSNE Surplus Equipment Purge
Replies: 13
Views: 1649

Re: Vintage C8 from ASSNE Surplus Equipment Purge

Hi Mike: Interesting info/background on the C8 corrector plate orientation. I had asked the question because when cleaning the corrector on my circa 1992 Meade Classic LX200 8" SCT, there were alignment marks on the edge of the corrector and front cell it sits in. Based on your tests, it looks ...
by Chuck
Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: Telescopes & Binos
Topic: Vintage C8 from ASSNE Surplus Equipment Purge
Replies: 13
Views: 1649

Re: Vintage C8 from ASSNE Surplus Equipment Purge

Mike, great report and job getting the old Celestron back in working order. Just curious, did the corrector plate have alignment marks on the outside edge for when replacing it in the front cell? Thanks for sharing.

--- Chuck
by Chuck
Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: M105l galaxy (NGC 3379) with NGC 3384 and NGC 3389
Replies: 2
Views: 385

Re: M105l galaxy (NGC 3379) with NGC 3384 and NGC 3389

Great job Roger. More integration time really makes a difference. Thanks for sharing.
by Chuck
Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: M66 (NGC 3627) ...part of Leo Triplet
Replies: 3
Views: 465

Re: M66 (NGC 3627) ...part of Leo Triplet

Nice one Roger. Detail in M66 is great. Look forward to your next one.

--- Chuck
by Chuck
Sat Apr 02, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: M81/82 with Optolong filter
Replies: 15
Views: 1469

Re: M81/82 with Optolong filter

Really nice improvement with the new processing steps. Wish I could make some suggestions but have been out of the loop for well over a year. Keep it up and you'll be turning out some great images. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

--- Chuck
by Chuck
Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:17 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: The Rosette Nebula
Replies: 5
Views: 679

Re: The Rosette Nebula

Wow, awesome color and detail in that shot Steve. Great job as always.

--- Chuck