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19-05-2012, 03:33 PM
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The Whirlpool from Sierra Remote
Hello everyone
I have been really excited about this image given that the data has been acquired under some excellent seeing at my remote observatory in California.
This is a 28 hour data set consisting of HaLRGB (8:8:4:4:4 hours). The data was acquired by both myself and my SRO partner, Bill Snyder, but was processed by me.
I am personally delighted with the result.
http://www.martinpughastrophotograph...s/M51_LRGB.jpg
cheers
Martin
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19-05-2012, 03:37 PM
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Lovely shot of this famous galaxy Martin...I saw a sub on your desktop display in your two hemisphere desk-top thread and thought...hmmm?..this'll be good 
Mike
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19-05-2012, 03:43 PM
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19-05-2012, 06:27 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Incredible, well done!
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19-05-2012, 07:17 PM
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That is absolutely mind blowing! Congratulations, it is a masterpiece and one of the best astrophotos I have seen. Thanks for the view! 
Lucas
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19-05-2012, 07:32 PM
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This must be one of the best M51 images ever and if anyone had any doubt over what a CDK17 can do this should surely put their minds at rest.
Cheers
Steve
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19-05-2012, 07:54 PM
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Whoah ! amazing 
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19-05-2012, 07:55 PM
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Strooth; that is out of this world in more ways than one. Thanks for the amazing view Martin. I appreciate it. All the best.
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19-05-2012, 08:12 PM
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That looks like a Hubble image, well done Martin.
John.
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19-05-2012, 08:14 PM
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Narrowfield rules!
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Stunning Martin 
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19-05-2012, 08:37 PM
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Good evening and many thanks for the comments.
I have to say that I have been very excited about this image, and Steve, I reckon you are right - this really shows what a CDK can do, in addition to the spectacular quality luminance data that was acquired from Sierra Remote.
Thanks again
cheers
Martin
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19-05-2012, 08:45 PM
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That is one very good picture !
Thanks
David
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19-05-2012, 09:00 PM
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That is superb! The clarity and definition perfect.
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19-05-2012, 09:26 PM
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you say remote site - wasnt HUbble was it . Fantastic result it is a stunning image
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19-05-2012, 10:10 PM
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Ice in Space never fails to amaze me, another superb image, thanks Martin!
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19-05-2012, 11:16 PM
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WOW
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19-05-2012, 11:21 PM
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Thank you very much!
cheers
Martin
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19-05-2012, 11:21 PM
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Simply stunning.. 
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19-05-2012, 11:29 PM
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Brilliant Martin.
You're on a roll!
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20-05-2012, 12:01 AM
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Holy flaming duck doodoo. Nice, quality image. Smooth as silk.
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