Astronomy is Cool !
The backyard observatory is operational !
August 07, 2004
Tak FSQ 106 / AP1200 GTO
ST 10XME CCD /CFW-8a/
Custom Scientific 4.5nm H-alpha filter ( used as a neutral
density filter)
500 milliseconds
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