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Sept 7th 2022 – Narrowband Imaging of NGC7822
Objectives Capture 25 X 10 minutes exposures via OIII filter to produce a Narrowband image of NGC7822The SII exposures are planned for the next clear nightHa exposures already captured Tasks[…]
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September 1st, 2022 – Going after NGC7822
Objective Second night trying to capture NGC7822 in HaRGB. First night (Sept 27th, 2022) started perfect with 2.5h of exposure through Ha filter. The intention was to capture 5 hours[…]
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May 06, 2022 – Testing New Wide Field Setup
Objectives Test if modified (i.e. shortened OTA) ED80T CF can reach focus with Sharpstar 2.5″ Field FlattenerIf yes, capture images to measure FWHM, Eccentricity and imaging capability of this new[…]
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François Jr. Bouchard
Full time, I am en Enteprise Architect working for a financial institution.
I am also the father of three beautiful children and the husband of an extraordinary wife.
I have been an amateur astronomer since 1988.
I started imaging in 2004.
I built my observatory in 2008.
I build a lot of stuff myself (electronics, robotics, 3d printing).
I hope you’ll find this website/blog inspiring.
