M83

[E_ri_k]

It has taken me 2 weeks to finish this image of M83. Between the smoke, cloud, and heavy dew, I have 3.5 Hour's of data. 15 minute exposures with the QHY10, guided with the ONAG through the RC10.

Processed in PI and CS5.

I was going for a deeper exposure, but the smoke from the local burn-off's made it too hard.

I am really happy with it, and the processing. Any tips on anything I could have done different maybe?

Erik

[Larryp]

Looks really good to me, Erik!

[alpal]

That's a beautiful image - well done.

[rmuhlack]

Well i'd be ecstatic if that was my image. well done!

You've given me something to aim towards with my own rendition of M83 now too :)

[strongmanmike]

You should be :eyepop:... and the only tip I'd give is the background is very blue, this is not bad or anything but might be worth a tweak :thumbsup:

Great job!

Mike

[multiweb]

Superb shot Erik. Really well done. :thumbsup:

[Lee]

Fantastic result, I'd be very happy if it were mine.....

[E_ri_k]

Thank you all! Feels good to get an image up her again!


Thanks Mike, yeah I know it's a bit on the blue side. I had two versions going in PS where I removed the blue, but it started to look funny. You know when you stare at two similar images for so long......I'll have another play with it.


Thank you. I saw your version this morning and really liked it, well done also!

[E_ri_k]

Since the cloud rolled in, I decided to do a bit of a repro, removed a bit of noise, and darkened the background a tad.

I have noticed quite a few faint background galaxies. I have seen the two bright ones on the right before, but does anyone know where I can find what the others are?

Erik

[rustigsmed]

great work Erik!

[marc4darkskies]

Very nice job Erik! :thumbsup:

Cheers, Marcus

[Larryp]

That's a beautiful image, Erik

[ChrisM]

Erik, nice image with lots of detail brought out - it looks almost 3D.

To identify the galaxies, you could try SIMBAD, but you will find that it lists far more than you bargained on.

Chris

[Rigel003]

Very nice capture and well processed with sharp detail and a clear colour differentiation between the galaxy core, the arms and the HII regions.it does seem to have a slight bluish cast overall.

[E_ri_k]

Thanks again guys :)



Thanks Chris. I'll look it up and check it out.
Erik