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NGC457 - The Owl Cluster in Cassiopeia

Object name / Catalog Number: NGC457 - The Owl/E.T. Cluster
Camera (specific model): DSI Pro II
Number of Exposures & Exposure length:
LRGB 56:10:20:20 minutes, 120s  subs
Scope: Model, Aperture and F ratio: Astro-Tech AT80ED@f/6.9 APO, Meade DSI II Pro camera.
Filters used:
Meade LRGB filters, Baader IR/UV Cut

Additional Information

Guide camera/scope:
Meade LX90 with DSI I Pro
Image Capture Software:  Envisage

Processing software:
Flats applied in ASIP, exposures Drizzled in Envisage,
imported layers into Photoshop for creation of LRGB image using FITS Liberator. Color
balance and minor enhancements performed with Photoshop CS.

Other:
Seeing: 4/5, Transparency: 4/5, Moon waxing, 88% illuminated waxing Moon
This image was created with the help of the ESA/ESO/NASA Photoshop FITS Liberator.

Original Photo
 

Photo Comments

ChuckR54 wrote:
Qualified - 5 points

1) Focus/Sharpness - Splendid!
2) Composition - Excellent
3) Star Quality - As good as it gets :-)
4) Processing Skills - On the money
5) Exposure/Depth - Perfect
6) Technical Bonus -

6:18 PM on January 1, 2008

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