A billowing galaxy in Leo - Page 2

strongmanmike (Michael) · #21 20-05-2015, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ghsmith45

Very nice Mike, but I would prefer a tone down of the red inner regions and a saturation boost to the blue outer ones. Nice job on the halo.
Geoff

Thanks Geoff, yeah? maybe (I did try several variations of course

)....ok then, t'is a free and open sky up there sooo hammer it for yourself and show us

Mike

Geoff45 (Geoff) · #22 20-05-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Thanks Geoff, yeah? maybe (I did try several variations of course

)....ok then, t'is a free and open sky up there sooo hammer it for yourself and show us

Mike

It's on my to-do list.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #23 20-05-2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ghsmith45

It's on my to-do list.

How long is yours?..mine is about 37 items long now

...so at my current rate of progress I should have them bagged by the end of the decade

Mike

LewisM · #24 20-05-2015, 01:51 PM

My list is realistically short... seeing I never get to finish a target, it has to be

DrWho · #25 20-05-2015, 02:05 PM

Outstanding shot, Mike, with a lot of "stuff" all over the frame.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #26 20-05-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DrWho

Outstanding shot, Mike, with a lot of "stuff" all over the frame.

Thanks Time Lord

It is such a cool looking galaxy, I can't believe I waited this long (over 33 years of astrophotography) before imaging it

Mike

Phil Hart · #27 21-05-2015, 10:23 PM

Nice one Mike. A pleasing view.. not one I recognise but galaxies aren't my speciality

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Levels and colour balance on this are good.. better than the Corona Australis image.. I agree with other comments about magenta cast not enough black on that one. In this case the background looks good. And yes.. it is saturated

Phil

strongmanmike (Michael) · #28 21-05-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by philiphart

Nice one Mike. A pleasing view.. not one I recognise but galaxies aren't my speciality

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Levels and colour balance on this are good.. better than the Corona Australis image.. I agree with other comments about magenta cast not enough black on that one. In this case the background looks good. And yes.. it is saturated

Phil

Thanks Phil it's a great looking galaxy that I am surprised doesn't get imaged more, the outer halo is uber faint though....and yes, I do agree on the Corona image...just haven't been bothered adjusting it yet...but probably will, funnily enough I seem to just like it with the magenta cast

...I must be crazy

...well I did image it while working on a total of just 12hrs sleep over 4 days AND a sprained ankle

Mike

astronobob (Bob) · #29 22-05-2015, 12:46 AM

Sorry to hear bout he ankle Mike, did mine a while back, must be a Joint thing

so you captured this galaxy huh, spose Id better 'cast' my opinion then ey

well, , Man i like this target, check that structure out

freeking magnificent

Totally Grouse job on the Imaging side of things there too Mike

Re: Spiral screw type formation ; has me wondering, just wondering, im no expert, but I wonder if at all, millions of years ago whether this system may have had a 'merger' ? possibly formed a double nucleus, which may have, by now, (as in, the light we're seeing now) had before the necleus's joined, but the outer arms will always be kinda separated as they look in the image of yours ? weird trying to explain & Not needs an answer,, but a very captivating Image none the less

Joshua Bunn (Joshua) · #30 22-05-2015, 12:55 AM

Beautiful rendition Mike, And I do like the colours!

strongmanmike (Michael) · #31 22-05-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by astronobob

Sorry to hear bout he ankle Mike, did mine a while back, must be a Joint thing

so you captured this galaxy huh, spose Id better 'cast' my opinion then ey

well, , Man i like this target, check that structure out

freeking magnificent

Totally Grouse job on the Imaging side of things there too Mike

Re: Spiral screw type formation ; has me wondering, just wondering, im no expert, but I wonder if at all, millions of years ago whether this system may have had a 'merger' ? possibly formed a double nucleus, which may have, by now, (as in, the light we're seeing now) had before the necleus's joined, but the outer arms will always be kinda separated as they look in the image of yours ? weird trying to explain & Not needs an answer,, but a very captivating Image none the less

Ooo-k, well after using my trusty Google Bob-Translator

...I recon a merger could well be in the mix here, or maybe a by pass..?

Joint thing...aaah IIII get it (astronomers - very funny people)

Cheers Mate

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Originally Posted by Joshua Bunn

Beautiful rendition Mike, And I do like the colours!

Glad to hear it Josh, they are not for everyone

Mike

LewisM · #32 22-05-2015, 12:00 PM

Could you share the Hippy Stroin Translation please Mike

OK, besides all my tom-foolery, it IS a delightful image. Really.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #33 22-05-2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LewisM

Could you share the Hippy Stroin Translation please Mike

Actually, I'm getting better at Bobbish, I can almost read full sentences now

(we luv ya Bob)

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OK, besides all my tom-foolery, it IS a delightful image. Really.

Aaah the'ol Tom foolery, terrible, just terrible, this imaging game is after all such a serious game, heck, our lives depend on it

Thanks Lewis

Mike

LewisM · #34 22-05-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Actually, I'm getting better at Bobbish, I can almost read full sentences now

(we luv ya Bob)

Aaah the'ol Tom foolery, terrible, just terrible, this imaging game is after all such a serious game, heck, our lives depend on it

Thanks Lewis

Mike

gawd, if life depended on it, I'd be well and truly bankrupt

Jerry_Lodriguss (Jerry Lodriguss) · #35 22-05-2015, 01:38 PM

That is really sweet!

Jerry

Leonardo70 (Leonardo Orazi) · #36 22-05-2015, 06:44 PM

Wonderful Mike ... great image and great galaxy to see.

All the best,
Leo

marco (Marco Lorenzi) · #37 23-05-2015, 01:00 AM

Excellent image Mike

!!
Great details, great color and perfect blend of bright core details and faint periphery halos

Your speedy ota and the small pixels of the camera marry very well in your hands, cardinal Sidonio

Ciao
Marco

Ross G · #38 23-05-2015, 08:24 AM

A beautiful galaxy photo Mike.

The detail, the colours...excellent!

Sharp and well composed with the bright star above the galaxy.

One of your best!

Ross.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #39 23-05-2015, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry_Lodriguss

That is really sweet!

Jerry

Thank you Jerry

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Originally Posted by Leonardo70

Wonderful Mike ... great image and great galaxy to see.

All the best,
Leo

Thanks Leo

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Originally Posted by marco

Excellent image Mike

!!
Great details, great color and perfect blend of bright core details and faint periphery halos

Your speedy ota and the small pixels of the camera marry very well in your hands, cardinal Sidonio

Ciao
Marco

Grazie Marco

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen

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Originally Posted by Ross G

A beautiful galaxy photo Mike.

The detail, the colours...excellent!

Sharp and well composed with the bright star above the galaxy.

One of your best!

Ross.

Glad you liked it Ross and yes it is one of my favourite images of mine too

Mike

alpal · #40 23-05-2015, 09:39 AM

Hi Mike,
excellent picture.
I am amazed at the results you're getting.
I would have decreased the blue saturation but that's all.

cheers
Allan