| Telescope: |
Vixen R200DG
(f/4) |
| Camera: |
Atik 16HR - Astronomik
fillters |
| Mount: |
CG11 w/Gemini |
| Guider: |
STV w/135mm
lens |
| Exposures: |
L: 6@ 5 min.; RGB: 3@5min. |
| Processing: |
The images were focused,
acquired, calibrated, and combined in MaxIm DL. Luminance and RGB
images were combined and adjusted in Photoshop CS2 (Levels, Curves).
Uneven illumination was corrected using GradientXTerminator. Noise
was removed using Grain Surgery. |
| Note: |
This was my first image using the R200DG and
Atik 16HR. Exposures were cut short by developing clouds. |
| Location: |
My backyard
observatory in SE Minnesota. Temp: 14F |
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