My NGC5128 attempt

[RyanJones]

Again i'm not happy with the graininess after reducing the size but I am happy with the capture.

Canon 5D ( loaned )
159 Subs, 22 Sec, ISO 1600

[PKay]

And you should be happy Ryan.

A very good attempt & well done!

[RyanJones]

Thank you Peter for your positive feedback :thumbsup:

Greatly appreciated :)

[Startrek]

Great image Ryan !

I’ve tried to image this galaxy with some decent detail on my 6” newt but it’s so difficult being magnitude 6.8

A bit of trivia and history, this galaxy was discovered in 1826 by James Dunlop a Scottish astronomer at his home in Parrmatta, Sydney. My son lives near Dunlop St which was named after him

Keep enjoying this incredible hobby !

[RyanJones]

Thank you Martin

I feel your pain trying to capture this one with a small apature. Half the trouble was even finding it using reference stars around it ( couldn't see the galaxy itself at all ). There are several stars in similar line formations around the object and it's hard to make sure you pick the right one to frame the shot. One nights session went in the bin because I picked the wrong set.

This particular photo has actually cost me a bit of money. After using it to try my mates Canon 5d compared to my 350d I've bought the camera off him :)

Nice piece of trivia there too Martin. Half the fun of this amazing hobby is enjoying the facts that go with each object :)

Onwards and upwards :thumbsup:

[AstroBogan]

Awesome shot!

I remember the first time I successfully imaged this galaxy for the first time, it was actually my second DSO I ever captured!

I share in your joy of this capture, keep it up!

[RyanJones]

Thank you Jacob !

I'd like to try and capture a full spiral galaxy. I understand this will be stretching my equipment well beyond it's limit but I love a challenge :) any suggestions of a reasonsbly bright one you know of that's a good target ?

[AstroBogan]

Not sure about the 4SE as i have never imaged with one (used to own a 5SE though) but i don't think the F ratio of 13 helps very much. But if you wanted to try, give M83 a crack i reckon. A nice colourful galaxy if you get it right :P again i'm not sure how it would look with the 4SE as i'd assume you'd need pretty long exposures at f13, but give it a go nonetheless!

HERE (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=164779) is a good example of M83 (one that I personally like anyways).

[RyanJones]

Thanks for the suggestion Jacob. I do expect that I'm trying to stretch the 4se to breaking point lol but it's fun trying :)
I'll give M83 a go. :)
Your link sent me to a beautiful pic of Lagoon. I was in that area last night taking some sample framing shots of Trifid :) Thats the current project but M83 will be next in line.

[AstroBogan]

Really? it should be this link: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=164779

Anyways, goodluck with it! looking forward to seeing the outcome!

[RyanJones]

Wow that's beautiful Jacob. Certainly sonething to aspire to !

Thank you

[xelasnave]

Hi Ryan you have done very well and congratulations on the purchase of your new camera.
My Son was married in a little church somewhere in the Gosford area that had a lot of involvement with Dunlop. I think there are plaques and that his was buried there..sadly I cant remember meaningful detail but I recall it was all very interesting.It was such a cute little church.
Maybe someone can fill in what I dont remember.

I found imaging the Hamberger a challenge mainly to find it without goto.
It really needs a long fl and long exposure but you have done great.

Alex

[Emmanuel]

Hi Ryan

Great photo keep up with the great work.

[RyanJones]

Thank you Alex and Emmanuel :)

Alex, as with Martin, it's really nice to hear when there's personal stories to go with some of the objects we observe dispite the fact that they're thousands of light years away :)

[ZeroID]

Off to a good start, M83 is a nice one, a bit brighter as well. Good luck.