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Old 01-October-2006, 11:09 PM
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Default NGC4969 and NGC6939 -- my version

Here are a couple of favorite targets in Cygnus and Cepheus. They make a pretty pair. This is a wider FOV than John C's recently posted excellent image. I also added some Ha to bring out the HII regions in NGC6946.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astr...s-1_00000c.htm

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Tom,

Wow, that is magnificent!

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HI Tom,

Thats awesome!!!! Beautiful Details!!! I'll have to try to Add HA to Red as well....this really makes it jump!

Thanks for the tip!
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Definitely a lovely pair.
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What a great image!
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