Ngc1398

[markas (Mark)]

NGC 1398 in Fornax is a barred spiral about 130 kly across with a double ring structure. It is about 65 Mly distant.


The three nights I got on the target were unfortunately not great - seeing around 2.8", and patches of cloud. Total exposure was 2hr 50min L and 3hr RGB. I think this galaxy needs a bit more (Chart 32 gave it 17hours!)


Processed in PI and PS, and it took more work than than I like to do, since the data was not really up to standard Definitely worth another campaign.



Field of view 28' x 22'.

[TrevorW]

Not bad, Scope and camera details thanks

[multiweb (Marc)]

I think that looks terrific.
Or am I missing something.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

That's a very nice image of what is probably just about my favourite galaxy Mark ..of course, like children, hard to reeeally have a favourite galaxy

Has always reminded me of a Dreamcatcher

Mike

[Robert_T]

Wow I'm not familiar with this ... it's the galaxy equivalent of the Helix nebula...another "eye of god"... well captured

[alpal]

That's come out very well indeed for a small amount of data.

[The_bluester (Paul)]

Very nice, I shot that with my SCT, but it lacks that last little bit of sharpness in the fine detail compared to your image. I can't complain given it is a vanilla C925.

Sooner or later I will have to move it on for something better for imaging.

[atalas]

Great galaxy work there Mark with good colour and detail just mask your stars better.... the dark rings and harsh sharpening on them is distracting.

[markas (Mark)]

Thanks Trevor. Scope is a300mm f/8 Officina RiDK, Camera is a Moravian G4-9000EC
Mark

[markas (Mark)]

Marc, Mike, Robert, alpal, Paul, Louie.

Thanks all. Your comments much appreciated.
Mike, favourite galaxy? Why not. This one is a pretty rare structure, so I agree it's a good choice


Mark