Ngc 55

[Stevec35]

This only about the second time I've ever imaged this galaxy because I always used to have trouble finding guide stars. I had a lot of trouble with the background which distressingly probably means that my light polluted back yard is becoming more light polluted. Anyway I hope I've done this impressive galaxy some degree of justice.

Steve

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/ngc55_STL11002_RC14.htm

[RobF]

Wow, tip top stuff Steve as we expect from you and your rig!
The galaxy is wonderful, but look at all the background galaxies you scooped too! :eyepop: :thumbsup:

[Flugel88]

That Cigar is smoking!
Some pretty neat structure in there Steve very nice and some lovely little fuzzy's in the foreground.

[Rod771]

Nice work, Steve. Lots of galaxies around the field, great view! :thumbsup:

[Stevec35]

Thanks Rod



Thanks Michael. Actually I thought that M82 in the North was called the cigar.



Thanks Rob. There sure are a lot of galaxies in this region.

[allan gould]

Excellent detail and colour. Thats a real keeper.
Allan

[Stevec35]

Thanks Allan

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Great Steve!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Really enjoyed the large view, don't think I've seen so much detail in NGC 55 .

Cheers,

Justin.

[Peter Ward]

Great star colour variation with nice tight footprints....(something that I notice is often lacking in OSC images)

Beautifully resolved galaxy detail & colour.

Nice one :thumbsup:

[strongmanmike]

Reminds me a bit of NGC 247, nice shot Steve.

Mike

[Rex]

Nice Shot Steve. I really like the colours you have brought out. This galaxy is quite often not very interesting but you have managed to bring out some interesting structure.

[gregbradley]

Fabulous Steve. One of your best. I prefer these STXL11002 images to your STXL6303E images.

Greg

[Stevec35]

Thanks Greg. You know what? So do I. The STXL6303E has returned from the US and hasn't been taken out of the box yet. the 6303 excels in some things such as planetary nebula haloes, a project in which I'm intermittently involved but the 11002 is a superior general purpose camera.



Thanks Rex. It has the reputation of being bland but I think the structure needs long exposures.



Thanks Mike. I'm surprised you haven't done it. It would be a snap with your dark skies.



Thanks Peter. I think the AO-X helped a bit.

[Paul Haese]

Huge Scale Steve! Tight guiding. Really nice colours too. Certainly one of the best ones I have seen from you in my opinion. AOX guiding at its best by the looks.

Maybe just some ringing around your brighter stars that is a little distracting.

The extra faint fuzzies is nice too.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Paul. I agree about the ringing and might go back and fix that. The AOX is certainly working well. I did have a lot of gradient problems which I think was due to light pollution. I envy your remote setup.

[multiweb]

That looks terrific Steve! Superb details. Love the colors too. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Placidus]

Very sharp. The level of detail in the background galaxies approaches those taken at high altitude in the desert. Nice colour too.

[sjastro]

Good detail here Steve.

Regards

Steven

[Stevec35]

Thanks guys. It came out better than I expected.

[RickS]

Excellent image, Steve!

[gvanhau]

Very Nice one.
Lots of tiny fuzzies in the background.

[Andy01]

Best NGC 55 I've seen in ages, really nice details & colours, and love the clusters of galaxies in the background.

You should be very happy with that that result :)

[Camelopardalis]

That's a beauty Steve, well done :thumbsup:

[Leonardo70]

Very nice Steve.

All the best,
Leo

[SkyViking]

That's one of the best NGC55's I have seen Steve, very impressive. The detail is great, with all those blue giant stars and emission nebulae littered across the galaxy. Awesome view.

[Nicola]

Wooooah....beautiful!
:bowdown:

[Stevec35]

Thanks guys. Your comments are all very much appreciated. I've just completed a version with added hydrogen alpha to enhance the star forming regions and will probably be posting that in the not too distant future.