Ngc 1269 / 1291

[codemonkey]

This unusual guy has two designations in the NGC, 1269 and 1291, so take your pick. I was hoping to get a bit more data on it (got 17, was aiming for 20), but the smoke came back and between that and the moon phase it was time to call it a day.

Capture details here (https://www.astrobin.com/ieqmfo)
Large version here (https://www.astrobin.com/full/ieqmfo)
Full version here (https://www.astrobin.com/full/ieqmfo/?real)

[lazjen]

:thumbsup: Nicely done Lee

[multiweb]

Gorgeous shot. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[strongmanmike]

I think you got enough, came together very well Lee, it's a lovely subtle galaxy this one and you have processed it very nicely :thumbsup: Love that ring, reminds me of Hoags Object (https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap191127.html).

I have 70min Lum on this from over a year ago actually, was planning to finish it this year but haven't yet :)

Mike

[Andy01]

well done Lee, another wonderful galaxy pic! :D:thumbsup:

[Placidus]

Lee you're consistently producing wonderful results in a short time with affordable sensible equipment. This is another splendid result. Your processing produces a very natural-looking result, but with squillions of background galaxies showing good form.

[marco]

Very nice one, you must have some good seeing conditions to work at such small scale and yet recovering so many details :thumbsup:
Ciao
Marco

[codemonkey]

Thanks Chris!



Thanks Marc, glad you like it :)



Cheers Mike :-) Subtle is a good word for this galaxy. I struggled a bit with the colour on this one but I think the longer I leave it the happier I am with it.

Definitely worth getting some more data on it, I'd love to see your rendition.



Thanks very much Andy :D



Thanks Mike :-) Yeah, I've had a pretty good run this year, really. Had some of the worst conditions I've seen, but gotten the best results, so that's something to be proud of.

I tend to go pretty hardcore on the processing these days but I'm not sure there's too much you can do with this one, I think it really lends itself to a more subtle, natural look.

One day I hope to have some less affordable, sensible equipment, but this'll do for now :)

[peter_4059]

Another pleasing image Lee. Really liking the way you have processed this.

[MLParkinson]

This image is pretty freaking cool. Sincerely. Your image demonstrates that one doesn't have to spend the price of a new BMW car to take great astro-photos.

[codemonkey]

Thanks very much Peter and Murray, I appreciate the kind words :D

[marc4darkskies]

Well done Lee - you're producing some fantastic galaxy shots!

[codemonkey]

Thanks again Marc :-)

[gregbradley]

Fabulous Lee.

Greg.

[codemonkey]

Thanks Greg!