DEATH VALLEY NIGHTS

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Rotorhead
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I am totally green with envy, Tom, but it's ameliorated a bit by my enjoyment of your travelogue, as always.

Umm, so, were there any stars out around your namesake nebula???? :lol: :lol: I like your capture of Antares and both of the globulars surrounding it. Nice.

For some reason, I think that few folks go to Griffith to actually observe. But it is a lovely place, and the view of LA is amazing. Just glad I don't have to live there...

After your cool-down session on the golf course, you should ask Rob about observing next to a cranberry bog.... My sprinklers are bigger than your sprinklers!!!!!! :lol:
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Fantastic images Tom.
Glad to see that the Astro Trac is really working for you.
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Very nice Tom! Is there any silly stuff like polar align and all that with the Astrotrack? I am thinking about wide angle imaging and will try with a CG5-GT and stock Canon Rebel.
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TOM!!!!

I didnt give you permission to observe in my backyard :lol: :lol: .. Nice images Tom, bet it was beautiful.
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Good one, Paul. :lol:

Frank- There is a PAS, but 123 you're done. I'm lovin' it. 8)
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Tom, I.m sorry to be responding so late. I do find all the photos inspiring I only wish i had the patience to try that someday, but right now (as for astronomy) I am still in a learning stage. Fortunately, we have talented people like you and others to inspire us.Thank you for sharing your passion for photography with us, it is appreciated. :P :P
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