Well, it's been a long time since I posted anything here. This is mainly due to a long run of cloudy skies. I've also changed scopes, and as you all know there is a learning curve with anything new.

Here is a test image taken with a 12" LX200R OTA. I've never imaged at focal lengths longer than 1500mm so this has been interesting. I've had to greatly improve my guiding and lower my periodic error.

This image has some faults in it but I think it is not too bad for a test.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astr...s-1_000056.htm

Best,
Tom

I wish I could do a test with results like that. . .

Hi Tom

Nice test for your new 12 inch. I know when you get the learning curve down we will see some great photos. Later Paul

A Great test outcome, a very beautiful shot of the owl and a nice processing results. welldone Tom

Wow.

Nice shots.

Thanks for sharing.

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...very impressive testimage.
looking forward for the "real" one.
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Wonderful image.....!!

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Nice photo - I particularly like the fact that you can see faint, distant galaxies in the background

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I just went to your site. Wow your images are amazing! I look forward to seeing more from you in the near future.

great shot !

The image scale took me, at least, by surprise.

I think your new scope is going to produce some beauties

Cool, Tom! It's very pretty. Thanks for sharing. I don't think we've seen an Owl Nebula here before.

And it's a much better image than SEDS has:
http://www.seds.org/messier/m/m097.html

BTW, Lord Rosse's drawing is pretty funny, I have to admit.

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Thank you all for the kind comments. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to use this scope/camera combo.

Tom

What a great image! My next choice for imaging is Meade 12" LX200R .

Another Killer Image!
Great Job Tom!!!!

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