Ngc 5102

[Stevec35]

Here's another one in the not often imaged category, the galaxy NGC 5102. I suspect people are put off by the close proximity to magnitude 2.7 Iota Centauri. I took an image of this some years back and it appeared relatively featureless but this time I was able to bring out subtle dust lanes. I'm told that deep Ha and OIII exposures of this thing are rewarding but I haven't had a chance to get that data yet.

Cheers

Steve

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/ngc5102_STX16200_RC14.htm

[strongmanmike]

A nice clean looking image there Steve. I think I can see the dust lanes on my screen here at work but I'll have to chek'em out on my superior screen at home to confirm.

Mike

[RickS]

Nice work, Steve. Some very subtle details.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Rick. Subtle is definitely the appropriate term.



Thanks Mike. They certainly aren't that easy to see.

[gregbradley]

A good image there Steve. There's a hint of some dust near the core.

Greg.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Greg. I found a Hubble image that shows it quite well.

[Placidus]

What we like is the very visible detail in some of the tiny, distant background galaxies. Razor sharp. Beautiful work.

[topheart]

Hi I Steve,

Good work!!

Good to document this one.....even if it isn't a more spectacular galaxy.

Well done!
Cheers,
Tim

[Stevec35]

Thanks Tim. I imaged a few years back too but this image is definitely better



Thanks M&T. I still like the subtle detail in the main galaxy too. My last image of it just showed a featureless blob.

[codemonkey]

I suspect you're right about people being put off by Iota Centauri, Steve. Good work though, as M&T says, very sharp and lots of nice background galaxies!

[Shiraz]

that is a wonderful image Steve. It is a very beautiful galaxy and your handling of it and the background are spot on. The star is not distracting at all - adds a lot of interest.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Ray. It came out much better than I expected. My last picture of it from several years back was very forgettable.



Thanks Lee. It's certainly an interesting field.

[Ryderscope]

That's very good Steve. I think the bright near by star adds to the image s well.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Rodney