Re: [APML] 6x7 North American Nebula - From Seattle?

["Franklin A. Holub" <lists@my-spot.com>]

Jay,

As somebody who also does film images from a light polluted site, my hat is
off to you. The color corrections look better, BTW... I would be interested
in seeing one of the unprocessed scans of one of the 20 minute exposures.
That may help some get a feel of what we start with...

Frank
http://www.my-spot.com


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay E. Potts" <jpotts@americanfocus.com>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 3:49 AM
Subject: RE: [APML] 6x7 North American Nebula - From Seattle?


> Thanks Steve,
>
> Probably the only place in the States, where the prudent astrophotographer
> wears a life jacket while imaging. Do you know how tough it is to find a
> certified floatation device for a fully loaded German Equatorial Mount!?
<g>
>
> BTW... Thanks to everyone for the tips. I will try my best. It seems my
> previous post thanking everyone, has been lost in the ethernet. While I
> attempt the more challenging processing tasks, I have at least adjusted
the
> color balance and contrast a bit.
>
> A refresh will probably be necessary for those who wish to see the
changes.
>
> Large:
> http://www.whirlpoolgalaxy.com/ngc7000_p67.html
>
> Small (with imaging details):
> http://www.whirlpoolgalaxy.com/ngc7000_p67_intro.html
>
> ~ Jay
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
> [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of steve banbury
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 9:53 PM
> To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography
> Subject: Re: [APML] 6x7 North American Nebula - From Seattle?
>
>
> Hi Jay, I'd like to second Jim Ives comment--its a darned fine shot!
> You didn't mention using a periscope--I thought that would be required in
> the
> Seattle area!!
>
> :^} Steve
>
> "Jay E. Potts" wrote:
>
> > I have seen some absolutely stunning images of "The North American
> Nebula." on
> > this group, and I won't pretend that this image is in the same league.
> >
> > However... This image is significant to me, because it was taken, for
all
> > intensive purposes, from within Seattle!
>
> snip
>
>
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