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SUN 14/5/2019
Hi All, just got this with my WO ZS80IIED AND LOADSTAR CCD but it was really hazy so focus is probably not good.
peter
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Re: SUN 14/5/2019
Pretty good white light capture, Peter!
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Re: SUN 14/5/2019
White light is always a challenge. So I agree with Bryan that this is a pretty good capture.
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Re: SUN 14/5/2019
Thanks Bryan and Russ for your comments.
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Re: SUN 14/5/2019
Nice job Peter! Thanks for sharing!
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Re: SUN 14/5/2019
Very nice white light image, Peter! Thanks very much for sharing.
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Re: SUN 14/5/2019
Good job, Peter. Thanks for posting it.
A hazy day is nobody's friend, but you managed it quite well.
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A hazy day is nobody's friend, but you managed it quite well.
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Re: SUN 14/5/2019
I'll take your word for it - there's no sun here in NE Scotland!
Nice, though ....
Nice, though ....
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Re: SUN 14/5/2019
Tanks all for your comments.
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