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strongmanmike2002 | all galleries >> Images taken from Wallaroo (2012-2021) >> Orion Optics UK AG12 - High resolution imaging >> Corona Australis region > Corona Australis 40min Luminance only
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31-JUL-2011

Corona Australis 40min Luminance only

Full frame 35% full size

2.6deg diagonal field of view.

Orion Optics AG12 F3.8
FLI ProLine 16803 CCD & CFW-5-7 + Atlas Focuser
Luminance: 8 X 5min (bin 1X1) Astronomik low reflection Lum filter
-30C chip temp, darks and flats (Astronomik Aurora Light Panel used for flats)
Focal length 1180mm
FOV = 1.80deg X 1.80deg (2.6deg diagonal)
Image scale 1.57"/pix
Guide Camera: Starlightxpress SXVH9

Comments
Below average seeing, heavy light pollution, low in sky.

Equipment setup:

http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ag12_testing

Some links to equipment used to take this image:

Orion Optics UK

http://www.orionoptics.co.uk/

Finger Lakes Instrumentation CCD cameras:

http://www.flicamera.com/

Astro-Elecronic FS2 scope GOTO controller:

http://www.astro-electronic.de/

Gerd Neumann and Astronomik filters:

http://www.astronomik.com/en/home

http://www.gerdneumann.net/

MSB Software & Astroart 4

http://www.msb-astroart.com/

STAR Atlas:PRO planetarium software:

http://www.skylab.com.au/


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