Re: [APML]: First CCD image targets?

[Randall Rubis <rubis@ameritech.net>]

LiveTV@en.com wrote:
> 
> 
> What do you all recommend for a target for my first deepsky CCD
> imaging attempts? I have made  a few tries at some of my favorites
> for viewing but so far not much success. I live under heavily
> polluted urban skies.
> 
> I have finally cleared the find and focus hurdles and am ready to
> take the plunge. My shots of Jupiter and Saturn are ok for early
> attempts and are pretty much what I expected from a 208XT. I need
> to move on to more difficult targets but would like something
> suitable for a deepsky newbie who is getting tired of the
> frustration and is ready for some gratification.
> 
> Thanks
> Greg
> 
Greetings Greg,
        How about M57 the Ring Nebula.  It's near the zenith and should be
decent with the 208XT.  I recently just got my 208XT and I use it to
guide my LX200.  Pretty good little device.  I shot Jupiter with it when
I first got it.  Pretty impressive.  Good Luck and Clear Ones to Ya!

Randy-Michigan


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