Monday, February 3, 2003

Spiral Galaxy M51 (NGC 5194)

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2003-02-03: 25 minute exposure (5x300s). Camera cooled to -25°C.

Planetary Nebula M97

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2003-02-03: 15 minute exposure (3x300s). Camera cooled to -25°C.

Spiral Galaxy M108 (NGC 3556) Revisited

This image was taken just two days after the previous one. The effects of much improved tracking and a longer exposure (40 minutes instead of 10) are clearly visible. Notice the difference in details of the dust in the galaxy.

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2003-02-03: 40 minute exposure (4x600s). Camera cooled to -25°C.

Sunday, February 2, 2003

Spiral Galaxy M108 (NGC 3556)

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I am obviously having trouble with tracking.

2003-02-01: 10 minute exposure (5x120s). Camera cooled to -25°C.