November 2013

M41 Star Cluster, New Mexico
23/11/2013 In Star Clusters No Comment

This is actually the first light color image of the second RC we just got operational in Rancho Hidalgo, NM. This 16 RC is equipped with Apogee U9 CCD with 9-position CFW. Image exposures are LRGB=18:18:18:18 minutes.

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Comet C/2012 S1 ISON
18/11/2013 In Comets No Comment

Imaged yesterday just before sunrise in New Mexico with our new RC2 telescope with Apogee U9 CCD. Four 15 seconds subs combined.

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Second 16″ RC Operational in New Mexico
12/11/2013 In News No Comment

After long wait and a lot of work and configuration I’m happy to announce that we have our second operational RC telescope in Rancho Hidalgo. Thank you Mark Hanson for your valuable help.

Two 16" RCs

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M78
03/11/2013 In News No Comment

This is M78 image where data is combined from last year and this year. LRGB = 40:40:30:40 minutes.

Framing was a bit challenging due to lack of guiding stars.

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