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cybermystic
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The cloud-like object to the left of Regulus is the dwarf galaxy Leo 1.

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Seriously jawdropping!

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:shock: thats amazing!!

How did you get such an image??

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Thanks guys :D

To see how I got such an image please check out:
http://www.newforestobservatory.com/

This was taken with the Sky 90/SXVF-M25C combination. The Sky 90 gives amazing contrast which is why we can see Leo 1 even though it is very close to Regulus.

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