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strongmanmike2002 | all galleries >> Images taken from Wallaroo (2012-2021) >> Orion Optics UK AG12 - High resolution imaging >> Omega Centauri AG12 - AAPOD 10 May 2012 > Omega Centauri full LRGB test
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23-APR-2011

Omega Centauri full LRGB test

Full frame 50% full size

Please contact me if you have any questions about this scope: m.sidonio@bigpond.com

A wopping 2.6deg diagonal field of view!

Orion Optics AG12 F3.8
FLI ProLine 16803 CCD & CFW-5-7 + Atlas Focuser
LRGB: 16 10 10 10min (bin 1X1) Astronomik filters
-30C chip temp, darks and flats (Astronomik Aurora Light Panel used for flats)
Focal length 1180mm
FOV = 1.85deg X 1.85deg (2.6deg diagonal)
Image scale 1.6"/pix
Guide Camera: Starlightxpress SXVH9

Comments:
Well below average seeing, heavy light pollution and 3/4 moon!
Corrector spacing was not correct

Equipment setup:

http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ag12_testing

Some links to equipment used to take this image:

Orion Optics UK

http://www.orionoptics.co.uk/

Finger Lakes Instrumentation CCD cameras:

http://www.flicamera.com/

Astro-Elecronic FS2 scope GOTO controller:

http://www.astro-electronic.de/

Gerd Neumann and Astronomik filters:

http://www.astronomik.com/en/home

http://www.gerdneumann.net/

MSB Software & Astroart 4

http://www.msb-astroart.com/

STAR Atlas:PRO planetarium software:

http://www.skylab.com.au/



other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Chuck Pavlick15-May-2011 10:59
Great shot with the 12" with excellent processing