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Started by gregbradley, 04/02/2009 09:56AM

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Posted 04/02/2009 09:56AM Opening Post

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This one is a reprocess of an earlier image I was never happy with.

A beautiful southern galaxy and perhaps the queen of them all.

7 hours, RCOS12.5inch, STL11000M, Astrodon filters, Tak NJP mount.

Taken at my dark site in NSW Australia.

http://www.pbase.com/image/110859339

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Posted 04/02/2009 10:12AM #1

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Beautiful Greg ! love the color and detail.

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Posted 04/02/2009 01:10PM #2

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Cool shot, Greg! That long spiral arm at the left looks like it's either grabbing a background galaxy... or is that some type of knot of stars?

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Posted 04/02/2009 02:20PM | Edited 04/02/2009 02:21PM #3

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Hi Greg,

Excellent image. i have not seen that long tidal tail before. Interesting.

Just one question... how did you manage to get such a beautiful yellow to the galaxy centre? I always have trouble with that.

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Posted 04/02/2009 03:02PM #4

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That's a beauty Greg! It sure has an interesting shape.
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Posted 04/02/2009 06:23PM #5

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As I noted on another forum, well done image!!

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Posted 04/02/2009 07:23PM #6

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fine results!

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Posted 04/03/2009 12:22AM #7

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Greg,

This reprocess sure looks great! One to be proud of.
I see numerous tiny background galaxies too.

Jason

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Posted 04/03/2009 05:37PM #8

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Very Nice Greg - a lot to be happy with on this processing.

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