Galaxy triplet - NGC6769-71 The Devils Mask 35hrs

[rmuhlack]

Another DSLR mega data image here, this time of the galaxy triplet NGC6769-71 in Pavo. Image data collected across 14 nights from Aug 31 to Sept 27th

Capture details:
Telescope: Vixen VC200L with f6.4 reducer
Camera: DIY modded Canon 1000D with regulated peltier cooling @ 10C
Guiding: Lacerta OAG with QHY5L-II
Mount: Skywatcher NEQ6
Exposure details: 211 x 10mins @ ISO1600

As well as the close-up crop and wide views, I also have here (just for fun) a comparison with an image from the VLT facility at Cerro Paranal, Chile.

Hi res here: http://www.astrobin.com/full/123535/0/

[astroron]

Great work there Richard.
I observe this group on a regular basis as it
is the site of 2 supernova in the last 20 years.
One by Brendan Downs a member of iceinspace and found at Astrofest in 1997.
Image here.

http://tcobservatory.com/sn1997de.html
Cheers:thumbsup:

[Andre27]

Well done , love the comparison.

[cometcatcher]

Another awesome image!

[RickS]

Nice one, Richard!

[Ross G]

Great looking capture Richard.

Ross.

[Ken]

Great image your pushing the limits of what a dslr can do, well done.
This one is on my to do list.
Clear skies Ken.

[Shiraz]

Excellent image - very good resolution. What an amazing group