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Messier Marathon - Imaging Style

Last post 04-07-2009 11:17 AM by StarNerd. 2 replies.

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04-06-2009 05:07 PM

DaveMitsky Joined on 07-25-2001 PA, USA, Planet Earth Posts 8,047	Messier Marathon - Imaging Style Anyone interested in observing the Messier objects should find this video fascinating. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPXmEsDRP14 Dave Mitsky Signature Chance favors the prepared mind. De gustibus non est disputandum.
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04-07-2009 10:52 AM In reply to

Kevin Bozard
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Re: Messier Marathon - Imaging Style

A nice trip through the Messiers, thanks for sharing the link Dave.

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04-07-2009 11:17 AM In reply to

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Re: Messier Marathon - Imaging Style

That was fun! I found myself trying to remember the common names of each one (where applicable) and which constellation they were in as each object flashed across the screen. Thanks for the cool link and nice mental workout.

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