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Date: 26 Aug 2007 14:40:11
From: Anthony Ayiomamitis
Subject: ASTRO: NGC 281 - PacMan Nebula in Cas
Dear group,

In a mad rush to beat the arrival of the full moon shortly, I sat down
last night to pursue the PacMan Nebula in Cassiopeia. For the result
based on over 5 hrs total exposure (RRGB @ 200:60:60:60), I kindly
direct you to http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-0281.htm .

I am having problems with my submissions the past three weeks and
hopefully this message will make it through.

Anthony.





 
Date: 09 Sep 2007 09:58:16
From: Myrton
Subject: Re: ASTRO: NGC 281 - PacMan Nebula in Cas
Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
> Dear group,
>
> In a mad rush to beat the arrival of the full moon shortly, I sat down
> last night to pursue the PacMan Nebula in Cassiopeia. For the result
> based on over 5 hrs total exposure (RRGB @ 200:60:60:60), I kindly
> direct you to http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-0281.htm .
>
> I am having problems with my submissions the past three weeks and
> hopefully this message will make it through.
>
> Anthony.
>
Very nice pictures indeed. I have looked and compared your fine work
with various astro photo datasets. Some of your pictures are much clearer.

Thanks for sharing.



 
Date: 27 Aug 2007 02:44:01
From: Anthony Ayiomamitis
Subject: Re: ASTRO: NGC 281 - PacMan Nebula in Cas
Hi Jerry,

I am delighted to learn of the interest and effort my other photo
produced. It is one very rich sky we have overhead with so much to
explore and it is always a treat to learn that a photo was
inspirational for follow-up work by someone else.

Anthony.

On Aug 27, 8:59 am, KRP <w...@mchsi.com > wrote:
> stunning as usual ........... Im still haunted and viewing your 0951+
> photo. Because of it I challenged five good photographers to duplicate
> yours (and grab a spectrum!). Only one did. We sent
> the results to the HST team who were delighted at our modest try.
> All because of your original photo ....... father to the thought you
> are by your fantastic work. Thanks again.
> Jerry
>
> Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
> > Dear group,
>
> > In a mad rush to beat the arrival of the full moon shortly, I sat down
> > last night to pursue the PacMan Nebula in Cassiopeia. For the result
> > based on over 5 hrs total exposure (RRGB @ 200:60:60:60), I kindly
> > direct you tohttp://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-0281.htm.
>
> > I am having problems with my submissions the past three weeks and
> > hopefully this message will make it through.
>
> > Anthony.




 
Date: 27 Aug 2007 00:59:58
From: KRP
Subject: Re: ASTRO: NGC 281 - PacMan Nebula in Cas
stunning as usual ........... Im still haunted and viewing your 0951+
photo. Because of it I challenged five good photographers to duplicate
yours (and grab a spectrum!). Only one did. We sent
the results to the HST team who were delighted at our modest try.
All because of your original photo ....... father to the thought you
are by your fantastic work. Thanks again.
Jerry





Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:

> Dear group,
>
> In a mad rush to beat the arrival of the full moon shortly, I sat down
> last night to pursue the PacMan Nebula in Cassiopeia. For the result
> based on over 5 hrs total exposure (RRGB @ 200:60:60:60), I kindly
> direct you to http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-0281.htm .
>
> I am having problems with my submissions the past three weeks and
> hopefully this message will make it through.
>
> Anthony.



 
Date: 26 Aug 2007 17:51:48
From: Esmail
Subject: Re: ASTRO: NGC 281 - PacMan Nebula in Cas
Hi Anthony

Your pictures are always amazing ... thanks for sharing
them with us!

Esmail


 
Date: 26 Aug 2007 14:51:26
From: Anthony Ayiomamitis
Subject: Re: ASTRO: NGC 281 - PacMan Nebula in Cas
On Aug 27, 12:43 am, "Jan Owen" <janow...@cox.net > wrote:
> "Anthony Ayiomamitis" <ayiomami...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1188164411.766582.208510@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Dear group,
>
> > In a mad rush to beat the arrival of the full moon shortly, I sat down
> > last night to pursue the PacMan Nebula in Cassiopeia. For the result
> > based on over 5 hrs total exposure (RRGB @ 200:60:60:60), I kindly
> > direct you tohttp://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-0281.htm.
>
> > I am having problems with my submissions the past three weeks and
> > hopefully this message will make it through.
>
> > Anthony.
>

Hi Jan,

> SO glad you're OK, and able to SEND this stuff... Your images are ALWAYS
> welcome, but we've been worried about you and the fires...

Thank you for your concern! I live at the northeastern outskirts of
Athens and I have a clear view of the very damaging fires on the isle
of Euvoia (second largest Greek island) which is being devastated by
the fires ... my immediate sky is very dirty and polluted with ash and
my equipment is packed away very carefully.

I suspect I will be out of action for at least a week due to the very
dirty skies and I do not want to risk my cherished AP refractor. In
fact, I am not sure I would be able to do any quality work anyway due
to the dirty sky and very questionable transparency.

Greece is really going through a national disaster right now with
hundreds of thousands of acres burnt into ash and many tens of fires
out of control. Countless countries within the EU have sent many
planes and equipment in an attempt to help combat these fires.

Just to give you an idea, the sacred grounds of Ancient Olympia were
not even spared and there is significant damage to the area. The
museum with priceless artefacts was saved literally the last minute
late this afternoon.

Anyway, thanks again for your concern!

Anthony.

>
> --
> Jan Owen
>
> To reach me directly, remove the Z, if one appears in my e-mail address...
> Latitude: 33.6
> Longitude: -112.3http://community.webshots.com/user/janowen21




 
Date: 26 Aug 2007 14:43:26
From: Jan Owen
Subject: Re: ASTRO: NGC 281 - PacMan Nebula in Cas
"Anthony Ayiomamitis" <ayiomamitis@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1188164411.766582.208510@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
> Dear group,
>
> In a mad rush to beat the arrival of the full moon shortly, I sat down
> last night to pursue the PacMan Nebula in Cassiopeia. For the result
> based on over 5 hrs total exposure (RRGB @ 200:60:60:60), I kindly
> direct you to http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-0281.htm .
>
> I am having problems with my submissions the past three weeks and
> hopefully this message will make it through.
>
> Anthony.
>

SO glad you're OK, and able to SEND this stuff... Your images are ALWAYS
welcome, but we've been worried about you and the fires...

--
Jan Owen

To reach me directly, remove the Z, if one appears in my e-mail address...
Latitude: 33.6
Longitude: -112.3
http://community.webshots.com/user/janowen21