4-1-2021 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.

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4-1-2021 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.
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"Best Ever".

Today we select probably the very best Astrophotography photo we have ever posted!!!

Captured by member Loof (April) it represents the very best of the best.

Congratulations April on having your image selected as todays TSS APOD!!!

Here's a link to the original topic: app.php/gallery/image/2220/source


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Looks like a processing error. Back of lens cap processed as a negative. AKA a negative dark frame.

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But check out the link to the original topic!!!

It's a great image!!!
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Well done!
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Amazing image!!!
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Yes, OK, must admit the original is better!

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Fantastic. Well saturated! Color is perfect. Flat to the edge! :)
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Aargh!
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