Eye of the Needle NGC 247

[markas]

Interesting target - with the added bonus of several more distant galaxies.

This was shot over two nights, neither of which was great for this low surface brightness galaxy: SQL 21.5, but seeing only 4" and poor transparency. Total exposure 5 hours 20 minutes, RGB only. Image scale 1.37"/px.

Processed in PI using PCC, a synthetic L made from all subs, with a touch of deconvolution to sharpen up the galaxy a little. Final fov approx 50' x 40'. Finished in PS.

ASA10N; Moravian G3-16200; DDM85A unguided.

Mark

[strongmanmike]

Very nice result Mark, despite the less than ideal conditions, the colour is excellent and Burbidge's Chain of little Cylon Raiders (http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/158087851/original)has shown up well :thumbsup:

Mike

[Merlin66]

Mark,
Good image, well done!
Just checked against the SN Charts....no SN!
but you did pick up the background Burbidge Chain of MGC galaxies.
(Edit - You beat me to it, Michael)

[RickS]

Nice image, Mark.

[markas]

Rick, Ken, and Michael,

Thanks for the comments. They are much appreciated.

Mark

[multiweb]

Beautiful colors. I like the little galaxies at the bottom left of the frame too. Nice one. :thumbsup:

[markas]

Thanks Marc. Glad you like this.

Mark

[Placidus]

That's rooly good. Very well done! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[markas]

M & T,

Thanks for your comments.

Mark

[cometcatcher]

Looks like a nice result Mark.

[markas]

Thanks Kevin. I appreciate your comment.

Mark