Galaxy NGC 3521

Hoowee, I have been out of the astro thing for a month or so now - I have been quite busy attending to some other issues eating up whatever time I have away from work. I haven't been out to observe - I am really missing it, but I did have some unprocessed data from Feb. 9 - NGC 3521.

A full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/NGC3521.htm
(be sure to click on the image for full size)

Scope - C8 @ f/7.5
Artemis285, LRGB filters
G11/Gemini
Guiding - Megrez II APO at 1350 mm FL, DSI Pro, K3CCDTools

It is amazing how much this galaxy looks like M63 in appearance and structure. For reference, here is a version of M63:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/M63.htm

Nice one Jim, I know how you feel, I sure could use a good night myself!

Nice one Jim, I know how you feel, I sure could use a good night myself!

Sweet shot Jim!
Indeed, this one looks a lot like M63! 8)

Fabulous shot Jim.

Greg.

Nice detail in the spiral arms. Great image. Keep 'em coming.

Very nice image Jim: I agree with Bruce: it looks 3D

Ciao
Luca

Very beautiful, Jim

Tom

Thanks for the comments folks.

I took a look at the image again (I like to come back after not looking at an image for a day or so). I am pleased with this image more so than I thought I would be.

It may be my imagination, but I think some galaxy images seem more appealing oriented in ways other than north up. I know it is not a scientific presentation, but this galaxy was one that to my eye seemed natural for the unconventional presentation. Comments?

Nice shot! I just added this one to my target list.

CCD-Freak