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CCD Images - Session 56 (2004-02-05)

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M42 -  (Great Nebula in Orion)
Jupiter
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This was the first Imaging session in newly erected Clair Observatory. Imaging with LX200 8" scope operating at f/7.1 , ST7 CCD camera / CFW-8 Colour Filter Wheel.  Near Full Moon.

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M42 -  Nebula (Great Nebula in Orion)

M42 (Orion)
CCD Colour Image
Red 3x10s (av), Green 3x10s (av),
Blue 3x20s (av). Luminance 6x10s (av)
2004-02-05  22:20 to 22:27 h UT (#56008-25)
8" LX200 SCT operating at F6.3
  
CCD Colour Image
As above, Gamma correction 1.70
  
M42
  
CCD False Colour Image
Red 3x10s (av), Blue 3x20s (av). 
Luminance 6x10s (av)
Gamma correction 1.50
2004-02-05  22:20 to 22:27 h UT (#56008-25)

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Jupiter

Jupiter
CCD Colour Image
Red 0.2s, Green 0.2s, Blue 0.4s
2004-02-05  22:35 to 22:36 h UT (#56033-35)
8" LX200 SCT operating at f/7.1

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 Defocused star images  (Betelguese)

Diffraction Spikes / Diffraction Patterns
Betelguese, unfocussed.
Composite CCD Image
Negative Images, 1s exposure through 
Clear, Red, Green and Blue Filters
2004-02-05  21:52 to 21:53 h UT (#56001-04)
 
CCD Image, Betelguese, Unfocussed
Clear Filter
2004-02-05  21:52 h UT (#56001)
 
CCD Image, Betelguese, Unfocussed
Clear Filter
2004-02-05  21:52 h UT (#56001 & 56007)

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