M87

[Stevec35]

This galaxy never gets more than about 40 degrees above the horizon at my latitude and is right in one of the more light polluted parts of my sky but I thought it was worth a shot. Conditions weren't too bad for a change but obviously the seeing wasn't too good at this altitude.

Cheers

Steve

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/m87_STXL6303_RC14.htm

[gregbradley]

Nice work Steve. I like the overall look of the image as well.

Greg.

[strongmanmike]

Great capture Steve...especially since I was only jut looking at this early this morning with my 12" Dob while I was imaging out at Wallaroo, sort of completes the picture for me so thanks :thumbsup:

Mike

[Stevec35]

Thanks Mike and Greg. Not a spectacular galaxy for sure but still an interesting one.

[RickS]

Good to see some love given to a less "sexy" target, Steve. You made it look quite attractive.

Cheers,
Rick.

[Ross G]

Great capture Steve.

Excellent detail and nice composition.

Ross.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Ross. I didn't think it was too bad for so low in the sky.



Thanks Rick. I guess M87 certainly wouldn't win Miss Galaxy 2015 but it's interesting for other reasons.

[DJT]

Nice, and like you say an interesting Galaxy.

You have the jet I think coming out South of the image? Had a quick read up on the Hubble heritage site. A shed load of globular clusters in there.

Nice capture.

[Placidus]

Congratulations on getting the jet, Steve. That's very special. Makes it very interesting.

[alpal]

Hi Steve,
nice picture & certainly an interesting target.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_87

It would be good to do a mosaic of the area that could be added to over the years.


cheers
Allan

[Stevec35]

Thanks Allan. It's really a bit low for me so I don't think I'll be doing a mosaic in a hurry.



Thanks Mike



Thanks David. Yes - the jet is there. I'm trying to make it more prominent.

[Shiraz]

great work Steve. The jet is quite clear - impressive.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Ray. I've come to the conclusion that the jet isn't all that difficult.

[Geoff45]

Nice work on the jet and globular clusters Steve.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Geoff