NGC6822 Barnard's Galaxy

I've been wanting to get this for a couple of years. Various problems have kept me from imaging it. This year I got it! It is challanging to process due to its very low surface brightness. I imaged with the goal of bringing out the Ha regions of this very faint galaxy (thus the unusual filter combinations). I find it interesting to see the subtle bar across the middle of the galaxy! My aperture doesn't resolve the central stars like a big RC would but I think it turned out ok none the less.

AP 155 EDF f/7
ST-10XME
(ClrHa)(RHa)GB (60,180)(60,50):60:60 min

Tom

Attached Image:

Great shot Tom... this is indeed a tough object to image...
Thanks for sharing, and for the long hours of work...

That is a very faint galaxy. I dont think I've ever seen that before. Good show.

Wonderful image! Unusual ring pattern in one of the pinkish areas.

I have a question. When you say 60 minutes for one of the colours, was that one exposure or several added together?

Greg.

Beautiful shot! There's a lot going on in and around this galaxy.

Cal

Just excellent Tom! The use of Ha light made for an unique perspective on this object. Very well done! I would submit this one to APOD.

Best,

Jose Suro
Tierra Verde, Florida

Thank you for the comments.

Tom