Capturing M3
Digital Astrophotography by Andy Weeks

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M3 near bright Star Arcturus

 

Picture Data

  • Camera: Canon XTi
  • Lens: Meade LX200 telescope at ~ 1600mm; ISO 800
  • F/ratio: f/6.3
  • Exposure: 30 Seconds; processed Levels and Curves in Photoshop 7; Noise Ninja.
  • Filter: None
  • Date: April 6, 2007
  • Location: Batavia, Illinois - USA
  • Temp: 30o F
  • Transparency: 2 of 5
  • Seeing: 1 of 5
  • Notes: Amazing for 30 seconds!