The Antennae Galaxies

[xelasnave]

The Antennae Galaxies (also known as NGC 4038/NGC 4039 or Caldwell 60/Caldwell 61) are a pair of interacting galaxies in the constellation Corvus.
Apparent size (V): 5.2′ × 3.1′ / 3.1′ × 1.6′
Distance: 45 Mly / 65 Mly
Size: 500,000 ly (150 kpc) (from WIKI)

3 hours of data via Askar rig and still sorting things out and so happy to have a result. Big crop and not sure about the colour.



alex

[Dave882]

That’s fantastic Alex! Gotta be so happy with that one the detail and depth is amazing! Well done!!

[xelasnave]

Thanks David you are very kind but I certainly am happy with the Askar and the ZWO mount and OAG as it is far better than my other rigs.
Alex

[AstroViking]

Hiya Alex,

Well done for a 'settling in' run of your new rig. A few more hours of data (and a bit less green) and you'll be giving StrongManMike a run for his money...

Can't wait to see how this one turns out.

Cheers,
V

[xelasnave]

Thanks for your kind and encouraging comments Steve...probably that's it for this one but who knows...

Alex

[Startrek]

Alex,
That’s an excellent image with some nicely resolved detail
Well done indeed
What length subs ?
Guided or unguided ?
Colour is green but more importantly under your eyes it’s probably fine
Cheers
Martin

[xelasnave]

Thank you very much Martin.
Subs 120 seconds.
OAG with ZWO mini dithered every fifth sub plus dark frames but no flats.
I try to fix the colour but have given up worrying too much while I get other things working.
Thanks again.

Alex

[oska]

Fantastic Alex, great result. I'm glad you're having fun with the new kit.

[Doogs38]

Thats a great result, Alex. I had thought this target too faint to have a crack at - you've proven me wrong ... thanks! Alex

[carlstronomy]

Very nice, always love to see something new. Thanks for sharing.

[xelasnave]

Thanks everyone.
Alex

[Bodon]

Thats a really interesting photo. Nice!