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Check out some quick images I took in Munich of the August 11 Total Eclipse of the Sun.

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This galaxy is part of the Local Group of galaxies at a distance of 2.3 million light years. It is also easily visible using a pair of binoculars and even with the unaided eye from a dark location. This image was captured using a 6" f/7.5 Refractor in 1997. The negatives from two 1-hour exposures were sandwiched together to bring out the detail.

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The famous horsehead nebula is found just below the left most belt star in Orion. To see this one, you'll need a very large telescope. I cheated and used a small scope and a camera for a 1 hour exposure.

If you have a photograph of something Astronomical that would be of interest to viewers, you can send the image via email.or regular mail to:

Paul Mortfield
The Backyard Astronomer
P.O. Box 2598,
Cupertino, CA, 95015

Please note that all submissions will be retained for possible use and cannot be returned. Please include as much information about the photo as possible, including when and where the photo was taken as well as equipment used. Also make sure to include your name, address and phone incase we have questions about the photo.