IC2531 in Antlia - Ben's Galaxy

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by alpal

NGC 2997 seems to be the most photogenic galaxy there,
also the brightest at Mag 10 and a face on spiral with
a larger apparent size of 9 arc minutes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_2997

cheers
Allan

Yeah that's the big show galaxy in Antlia but it didn't speak to me, like IC 2531 did

Mike

[alpal]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Yeah that's the big show galaxy in Antlia but it didn't speak to me, like IC 2531 did

Mike

Fair enough Mike -
it was just in case you were looking for another galaxy in that
area as it is high in the sky right now.

cheers
Allan

[joshman (Josh)]

This is a great image and great tribute.


I'm sorry for your loss;sending all the good vibes your way right now.

[LonelySpoon (Neville)]

Lovely image and lovely thoughts Mike.

It will be Ben's Galaxy in my log book next time I go there.

Cheers,

Neville

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by joshman

This is a great image and great tribute.


I'm sorry for your loss;sending all the good vibes your way right now.

Thanks Josh

Originally Posted by LonelySpoon

Lovely image and lovely thoughts Mike.

It will be Ben's Galaxy in my log book next time I go there.

Cheers,

Neville

On ya Neville

Mike

[astronobob (Bob)]

Yeah, nice going Mike, I'm glad you found the path to reconnect to the cosmos and even more personally than before, a beautiful image, touching moment,,, and am sure the 'Light' will always remain between you and your son...
Credits to ya champ..

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by astronobob

Yeah, nice going Mike, I'm glad you found the path to reconnect to the cosmos and even more personally than before, a beautiful image, touching moment,,, and am sure the 'Light' will always remain between you and your son...
Credits to ya champ..

Thanks for the kind words Bob

Mike

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Seeing this is Ben's Galaxy, here are some photos from the celebration of Ben's life at Eagleview...including me getting covered in his ashes and the panoramic view from his final resting place

There has been some lovely weather lately with lots of clear skies (of course!...it's Full Moon ) so we were lucky with the weather, clear for days leading up and after the event and partly cloudy during but no rain .

Mike

[JA]

Mike it's a wonderful image and a fitting tribute to Ben.
My heart goes out to you and your family.

Best
JA

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by JA

Mike it's a wonderful image and a fitting tribute to Ben.
My heart goes out to you and your family.

Best
JA

Cheers JA

Mike

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

My final post about Ben here on IIS

This is Ben (...looks nothing like his galaxy )

Thanks all for looking and your kind words were comforting for an old astro imager

Mike

[astroron (Ron)]

All the best Mike.

[LonelySpoon (Neville)]

All good, Mike.

Neville
LSO

[AlexN]

Beautiful... just beautiful Mike!

I can't imagine how difficult it was to image and process this, given the nature of the inspiration to do it.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by AlexN

Beautiful... just beautiful Mike!

I can't imagine how difficult it was to image and process this, given the nature of the inspiration to do it.

Glad ya liked it Alex

At times like this we find solace and comfort in all sorts of things, it's weird 🙂

Mike

[Bart]

Hi Mike,

I haven't been on much lately although I did see this a while ago and I have struggled to find the words to convey my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

I love your galaxy image and dedication, it is wonderful.

Getting covered in his ashes definitely means he will always be a part of you.

All the best, mate. Keep doing what you do.

[tornado33]

A great image to celebrate his life and remember him by. May he soar among those very same stars.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Bart

Hi Mike,

I haven't been on much lately although I did see this a while ago and I have struggled to find the words to convey my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

I love your galaxy image and dedication, it is wonderful.

Getting covered in his ashes definitely means he will always be a part of you.

All the best, mate. Keep doing what you do.

Originally Posted by tornado33

A great image to celebrate his life and remember him by. May he soar among those very same stars.

Thanks so much Graham and Scott

Mike

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Beautiful on many fronts Mike. God bless and as usual a fantastic image.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by CoolhandJo

Beautiful on many fronts Mike. God bless and as usual a fantastic image.

Thanks Paul

Mike