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  1. 15-June-2007 11:08 PM #1
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    Default Dust, dust, everywhere dust..........and a flower!

    Hi all,

    I took an image of this region in Cepheus late last summer, but I wasn't happy with it so I decided to try again - this time with my 12" f/3.8 newtonian astrograph (my actual f-ratio is f/3.51 with the Wynne corrector).

    This is NGC7023 and its surrounding dust clouds. I have a version (not on my website) that has been pushed and there are knots and clouds of dust everywhere!

    I hope you like it. Comment and criticism are always welcome.

    http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astr...s-1_00000f.htm

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    Default Image of NGC7023

    Hi Tom - that's beautiful! What a keeper!!!

    Clear skies!

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    Lovely image, Tom!! Thanks for posting.

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    that is the best image I have ever seen of this object

    stupendous-a worthy reward for the five hours of exposure and who knows how many hours of processing effort
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    Simply Beautiful that emeral blue is gorgeous the wide angle shot and the dark dust clouds really makes this photo impressive, by the way nice equipment. Clear Skies
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    Holy cripes! That's amazing!
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    Wow. Puts that CGI wormhole from Star Trek to shame.
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    Beautiful!

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    Wait a few days and try again. Maybe all that dust will blow out of the way and you'll get a decent shot.

    Heh.
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    I'm sure that's an interesting and useful answer to many. Thank you. Can anyone please elucidate by taking the answer to a higher level? I would appreciate it. Thanks again.
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    In addition to the beautiful Iris Nebula, the shadings, and lights and darks within the dark dust clouds are breathtaking too. Thanks!
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    Thank you all for the kind comments.

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    Sweet!
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    And APOD too! We got to see it first!
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    Congratulations on the APOD!

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    I've actually looked at ultraviolet spectra of the central star of that nebula, HD200775. It has lots of dust, CO and H2 in the cloud surrounding it. Awesome photo!! Downloaded it for a desktop image.
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    Thanks again. I was surprised at getting the APOD.

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    Just set that one as my desktop wallpaper. Amazing picture
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    Hi Tom,

    a great image with a beautiful rendition (as usual for you).

    My Best.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tvdavis View Post
    Thanks again. I was surprised at getting the APOD.

    Tom
    Congratulations-and really well deserved recognition for a fine effort

    and as Tinaa said, we got to see it first !
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    Default Hey, Tom

    I just noticed that you've received over 1,000 views for this post!

    There's got to be an "Atta-boy" or an award for that as well!

    Congrats on a magnificent image, my friend!

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    i cant critise something i cant imagine doing in the near future.. but i can praise, good job!
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