I got a black eye (M64)

[cometcatcher]

M64 black eye galaxy 71 x 30 seconds, 8" F4 Bintel Newtonian, Baader MPCC MKIII, Pentax K-5, HEQ5 Pro unguided. Imaged out of the bedroom window on Australia day / night. ;)

I've always wanted to image this but never got around to it before.

[SimmoW]

Nice Kevin. You have a great little 'observatory' eh!

[Eden]

Awesome work Kevin, fascinating target too. :thumbsup:

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Simon. It does the job! Not the best for objects near the zenith though.



Thanks Eden!

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Nice Black eye Kevin!:thumbsup:

Good detail, it's reasonably bright galaxy, helps with short exposures.

Cheers,

Justin.

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Justin. Yes I noticed it had quite a high surface brightness and had to be careful not to burn out the core, not like that NGC 300 galaxy that hardly shows on subs. :(

[nebulosity.]

Nice catch Kevin!

Jo

[Ross G]

A beautiful galaxy photo Kevin.

You must have a great view from your bedroom!

Ross.

[strongmanmike]

Great shiner Kevin ;) you have revealed the shells in the misty disc of arms too, nice

Mike

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Ross. The view is "adequate". Just wish the window was bigger lol.



Thanks Mike. I was surprised how well it came out for a short run of subs.