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NGC6946 and NGC6939

Started by geomorph, 11/10/2007 06:55PM
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Posted 11/10/2007 06:55PM Opening Post
Tyler Allred
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Hi all. Here is a recent image I have been working on.... it is NGC6946 (galaxy) and NGC6939 (open cluster). It was taken with my Tak E160 and ST2000XM camera. I hope you like it.
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Tyler

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Posted 11/10/2007 09:54PM #1
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I've always liked this FOV. It's a beautiful combination.
Well done Tyler.

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Posted 11/10/2007 11:18PM #2
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Really nice image Tyler.

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Posted 11/11/2007 01:57AM #3
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Wonderful shot Tyler! 8)
Lovely pair!
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Posted 11/11/2007 08:19AM #4
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great result, Ty!
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Posted 11/11/2007 03:00PM #5
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Thanks for the nice comments guys.
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Posted 11/12/2007 02:09AM #6
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Tyler,
Well done and great framing of the 2 objects.
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Tyler,

You did a great job on this pair! That's a nice FOV and color, too!

Eric
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