NGC1097

Well this is a tough nut for me given my equipment. I have more noise than I would want and as close to the horizon as it is, I guess I should expect some difficulty. I have to say I was at a dark sight and I couldn't complain about the seeing. Anyway, I thought I would share the results:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/NGC1097.htm
(be sure to click the image for full size)

C8 at f/8
Artemis285 IR, RGB filters
G11/Gemini
Guiding Megrez II 80 mm at 1350 mm FL, DSI Pro, K3CCDTools

That looks good Jim. I know that the object is not too big (30")and bright, so as you said , not and easy target.

...gorgeous result, Jim.
very well done!
detail right into thevery center of the galaxy! also colors are very good!

Very nice, Jim! Excellent results despite the noise you got. Could you have gathered more data than you did to smooth out the noise?

Eric

Thanks to all for your comments - I appreciate them.