Preface: |
This project was carried out with my friend Massimo Tosco, color from RC has made natural and lively colors. |
Optics: |
Pentax 75 SDHF F/6.7 500mm. - APO Refractor [Luminance] GSO RC 8" F/8 1624mm. - Astrograph Ritchie-Chrétien [Color] |
Mount: |
HEQ5 Pro AP MACH1 GTO |
Camera: |
ATIK 314L+ with ATIK USB Filter Wheel [Luminance] ATIK 4000LE with Starlight USB Filter Wheel [Color] |
Filters: |
Astronomik LRGB Type II [Luminance] Baader RGB [Color] |
Guiding Systems: |
ATIK 16IC on Scopos 80 Achromatic @ F6 480mm. |
Dates/Times: |
22 January 2010 - 6/12/20 February 2010 - 12 March 2010 |
Location: |
Porliod - Pragelato - Colle Vaccera - Alps - Italy |
Exposure Details: |
L:R:G:B => 400:74:60:88 |
Cooling Details: |
-25 °C |
Acquisition: |
Maxim DL/CCD, Perseus |
Processing: |
DSS, Maxim DL/CCD, PS CS3 |