by John Ambrose
Taken at Cherry Springs on September 19, 2009 around midnight.
Camera: Canon 20Da DSLR.
Telescope: Meade LX200GPS 10 using f/3.3 focal reducer.
Exposure: 19 minute composite (25 x 45 sec subs); ISO 1600; IDAS filter.
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