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strongmanmike2002 | all galleries >> Images taken from Wallaroo (2012-2021) >> Orion Optics UK AG12 - High resolution imaging >> The Lagoon Nebula M8 > Deep Lagoon (Ha+L)
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17-AUG-2011 Press F11 for full screen mode

Deep Lagoon (Ha+L)

Click on image above to see the colour version

A wopping 2.6deg diagonal field of view!

If you are interested in one of these scopes contact me at: m.sidonio@bigpond.com

Orion Optics AG12 F3.8
FLI ProLine 16803 CCD & CFW-5-7 + Atlas Focuser
LHa: 120 60min (bin 1X1) Astronomik filters
-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
Poor to average seeing, heavy light pollution.

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/


other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Peter DeBruen 31-Aug-2011 22:17
Holly Cow Batman that's deep!
strongmanmike200218-Aug-2011 02:36
Cheers Bill, was just an exercise out of interest :-)
Bill Sturrock17-Aug-2011 15:30
Totally awesome, Mike...very sharp image. Thanks.
Keep up the good work!