Urban NGC2997 region

[Peter Ward]

While waiting for a different quarry last night, I decided to point the scope at the NGC2997 region for quick exposure.... Thin cloud gradually rolled in (causing uber gradients) ending in solid overcast by 11:00pm.

My take on the result is: not great, but not bad either....amazing what crappy weather does for one's expectations :lol:

The link is here (http://www.atscope.com.au/BRO/gallery295.html)

[gregbradley]

That is quite presentable. It shows the light gathering power to get an image at all with that exposure time.

There are quite a few interesting galaxies in this field.

You've got to get that baby to a dark site. Imagine a 10 hour image with that light gathering ability at a dark site? I notice even my TEC180 gets terrific data fast at my dark site compared to my rural skies at Kurrajong with the CDK.

Greg.

[Peter Ward]

Thanks Greg...yep dark sky site (will probably happen..but acquisition of a rural plot is not on the agenda just yet) or simply go Narrow Band.... besides you need FL for galaxies....anything under 2000mm I'm thinking is being delusional.....these guys (http://www.chart32.de/index.php/galaxies-m) prove that point well :)

[Joshua Bunn]

That telescope and location is a drool, with the results to show.

[Bassnut]

I think your game bothering with urban LRGB at all, pretty good considering....

NB is the go all the time I wouldve thought urban wise, with the added bonus of being more fun anyway ;)

[atalas]

Ha!Pete,lots of people have proven that even with smaller guns!still,you have to admit that you still do a fine job even under our LP skies.