Greg Bradley inspired M83.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Hi,

After seeing Greg's magnificent M83.
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/156443727/large

I had to have a go now that my scope is performing well.
Again I was restricted to only 35 minutes of data because of the weather but am pleased with the resolution, best I've ever had on M83.

And yes I did cheat on the red bits Allan.:D

A bit channel swapping.

Definitely want get more data, again the stars are a little off, balance issue and it doesn't help when I left white silica packets in the scope next the mirror.

8" F/4 astrograph HEQ pro 5 mount. Orion mini guider.

Unmodded canon 1100D, baader type III coma corrector.

7 x 5 minute subs, ISO 1600.
Stacked in DSS, processed in PS7.

Larger version.
http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r571/jtilbrook/M83Crop2_zpse02fda10.jpg

Cheers,

Justin.

[Rod771]

Nice one Justin!

I really like the wide field shot, well done :thumbsup:

[cometcatcher]

Love it. A crazy amount of detail for "micro" data.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Rod!:thumbsup:

Always to have a little context.



Thanks Kevin!:thumbsup:

Seeing was good too on this one and high altitude helped too.

Cheers,

Justin.

[strongmanmike]

Yay for micro data = instant gratification yaaay :lol:

Quite a nice image that :thumbsup:

Mike

[astronobob]

Grouse detail in the Arms Justin, Good work on the entire field, great perspective, I like it :thumbsup:

[RickS]

Great work for a quickie, Justin!

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Mike!:thumbsup:

Nothing like a quick fix.:P

But I do want to get at least 3 hours on it with improved scope.



Thanks Bob!:thumbsup:



Thanks Rick!:thumbsup:

Cheers,

Justin.

[gregbradley]

Thanks for the nice compliment.

That turned out very well for so short an exposure time.

Greg.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Greg!:thumbsup:

Hope to get some more data tonight.

Cheers,

Justin.