Galaxy NGC 6744 in Pavo

[PhotonCollector]

Geeday all,

Here's an image I did at the beginning of September. It is the galaxy NGC 6744 in Pavo. This is a 55-minute exposure (11 x 5min) @ ISO400. It's spiral arms are very faint and is going to need much more exposure time. You can also see the neighbouring galaxy NGC6744A at lower left as a faint smudge.

Higher resolution image at http://www.skylab.com.au/pmsa/ngc6744b.html

Cheers

[Terry B]

and a little galaxy in the right upper corner. PGC 62894
Nice

[Ric]

Great image Paul, the spiral arm details look fantastic.

Cheers

[h0ughy]

I am impressed!! Be good to get some more photons for this one. was this the first time imaging it?

[PhotonCollector]

Hi all, thanks for your comments.

Houghy: yes exactly, double-triple the amount of photons are required.

[CptVipeR]

Could this one lend itself to some HDR technique. Prevent the burnt out centre?

Either way it looks awesome, especially with his orienation almost straight on.