Re: [APML] M81-M82 without the fingerprint

["Bradley" <bhope@thorngarden.net>]

That came out really nice, Alan. Do I disremember incorrectly or was M82
showing more structure originally?

Clear skies

Bradley

Thorn Garden Observatory
http://astronomy.thorngarden.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Voetsch" <alanv12952@yahoo.com>
To: "APML" <astro-photo@seds.org>; "SOS" <oregonskywatchers@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:03 PM
Subject: [APML] M81-M82 without the fingerprint


> All,
>
> Got the negative cleaned, there is still some minor residue, but it's
> livable. Only visible on the 'original' size.
>
> The BG is not as dark as I'd like, then again, it's a 225 minute
> exposure so I'm thinking if I darken it much more I may robbing Peter
> to pay Paul.
>
> Details: 225 minutes on SHQ200 through a FS-102 at f/8 (820mm) on a
> G-11/Gemini, guided by an ST-4 in a Taurus Tracker OAG, Scanned raw at
> 4000dpi and processed (?) in PS7 using levels, curves, color bablance
> and an USM.
>
> http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch/12952/image/39968767
>
> I tried to keep to the middle of the road on this one, how'd I do?
>
> Alan

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