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First-Light Image - The Rosette Nebula
Description: The Rosette Nebula in Monoceros. This image is the first one taken with my Takahashi FSQ-106. Camera: SBIG ST8 Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-106kai Filter: Schuler 10nmn H-alpha Exposure: 3 x 30 minutes at -30C. Guiding: self guided Location: Wilson Coulee Observatory, Ab. Date: January 29th 2005.