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(2006-01-03)

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Notes from CCD Session 109 (S00109)
 
Bullet Sky Condition Graph
Bullet Comparison of 2x2 vs 1x1 binning
Bullet Use of Log brightness scaling / False Colour by highlighting detail in faint galaxies
 
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Sky Condition Graph

Sky Conditions Chart (S109)
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Comparison of 2x2 vs 1x1 binning

The impact of just a light dew / condensation on ability to image a faint galaxy is shown by the following frames of irregular galaxy NGC 1156.

Binning Comparison - M74
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CCD Image - Log brightness scaling, False Colour 
(1x1 binning)  

5 x 2 min (average combine), clear filter
2006-01-03 19:57h UT (#109085-89)

 CCD Image - Log brightness scaling, False Colour 
(2x2 binning, enlarged)

5 x 2 min (average combine), clear filter
2006-01-03 22:04h UT (#109168-72)

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