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http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif Yep, John, that's part of the big dipper, Ursa Major (big bear). Mizar was a test of vision of sorts as the companion star so close to it (in visual alignment from our perspective only)could only be picked out by those with very good vision (and clear skies http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif) and the pairing was known as the "horse and rider."
The second star pic with a bit of trailing is harder to tell...but it does remind me of the top star triangle of the lid to the "teapot" of Sagittarius...but as there are loads of "triangular" star patterns it's hard to tell without more of the pattern shown.....but as it's looking like a pretty bright star, (although camera exposure times can make stars look much brighter) and because of its color, I'm also thinking it could be Spica in Virgo that you aimed at. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Hey Mikey we are looking forward to your space scene art! http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
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Thanks Mikey....
Was thinking about doing a moonflower picture for maya... Wasn't turning out, so I will try again when I have a bit more time.
so Maya... If you ever come east away from the big puddle bring you camera and your scope. July/aug is about the best veiwing time. Our dryest season...
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Ok took out my Photoshop telescope and did this. it is a wip taking my time on this one. the other one was real bad but the planet was good.
http://thenetbuys.com/coppermine/alb...01/starssm.png
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http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif Oh yeah Mikey -- looks like beautiful nebulosity around those stars! ( Reminds me of the Pleiades cluster (M45) in Taurus = 7 of the stars are bright enough for seeing well with the unaided eye...but with a telescope you can see the beautiful blue reflection nebulosity around the brightest ones shining off the dust of these hot young stars. The main stars of the cluster are each named for the daughters of Atlas -- one of which is named Maia. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Beautiful work Mike!! http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
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Thanks Maya! taking my time and really going thru the tuts. having alot of fun doing it to. Some how we got a 4 star rating!
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hi Mikey...
Nice pic... I submitted the rateing. You guys are coming up with some good stuff, even with use of the sky. I didn't have use of the sky today either, so... No pics from me today I am afraid.
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I am trying to do my part... Droping hints in other parts of talkgraphics etc... this is a low use sub... Rich was the only one really posting here for the longest time. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
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After the rain cleared out and the clouds past....i was fast asleep but managed to make this shot in Photoshop. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
http://thenetbuys.com/coppermine/alb...oon%20copy.png
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Here is a update to my space scene with my photoshop telescope.
http://thenetbuys.com/coppermine/alb...20copy%7E0.png
