Yes, it's NGC253

[richardo]

Sorry guys,
I know we see heaps on this object, but how can you go past something that fits in perfectly into ones FOV... it's big, bright and just one of our treasures down here...
So, this is this years effort on this one..

It's been a while posting for me....
and it's due to a relatively poor winter/ spring.

Had a chance to get out, albeit not great conditions, just happy to
be doing something astro wise.:rolleyes:


Here's a link to my front page.. http://www.baytop-observatory.com/

Hope you are all well..;)

All the best for now:hi:
Rich

[ballaratdragons]

Wow Rich!!!!!

It was certainly worth the wait!!! That is a terrific image. :eyepop:

[jase]

Pleased to see you back at it Rich... and what a nice entry back into the imaging scene too. Well done. Look forward to seeing more.

[Ric]

Very impressive Rich, very impressive indeed.

[leon]

Rich, that is absolutely stunning, a truly great image, well done indeed.

Leon

[strongmanmike]

Hi Rich

That's a great version of 253. I like the miriad of background galaxies you have showing.

It's amazing how many different ways a familiar object can be represented. Someone on another forum seems to think that imaging the same bright objects over and over again is somehow boring..?..I don't agree with him, every time we do it (usually once a year) the result is different and usually better :thumbsup:

Mike

[iceman]

Wow that's really special Rich, very beautiful.

[Garyh]

Like always Rich a beautiful image!
Always worth the wait :thumbsup:
Can I ask how the protostar blacklight tube work out for you as I am thinking of getting one soon?
cheers Gary

[gbeal]

Stunning Rich, very nice.

[h0ughy]

yep that has a big wow factor for me

[Mark]

Magnificent!

That is an exceptional image. I'm gobsmacked.

[richardo]

Cheers Ken!



Thanks a lot Jase, have another well imaged galaxy on the way, well if I get a chance with this weather that is..:(



Thank you Ric!!



Cheers for saying so Leon:thumbsup:



Hey there Mike,
I agree, every year it's hard not to go for the brighter ones and also to compare our progress from what we were using the year before.

I know exactly who you are referring to... I find the statement a little boorish as I find that group, real bloody boring with their light curves and negative sentiments towards those of us who like to just image the night sky.
If only they'd realise that it was the pretty pictures that got them going in the first place and not to mention how many young folk who are amazed at astro images and want only to learn more....
Any way, you'd think these guys had PHD's and Doctorates in astro physics the way they wield their false sense of superiority.

That aside, I need a bigger chip.... the HX9's letting the high res show down now... might see how I go in the next couple of months.
Cheers for now :D



Thanks very much Mike. Hard to get some times when the sky is so fickle.



Hi Gaz, cheers mate!
I went for the joining tube which is just that bit larger in dia. than the largest dia of 295mm as it suited my purposes better. As much as Bryon Greer pointed out to me that I would not experience any flex with the tube, when it arrived I decided to epoxy resin and cloth the out side of the tube just for my own satisfaction. It worked out very well.. strong and light.
If your interested, my friend has just made a ply wood tube which is really excellent. Super tough, rigid and I think will be a real performer.
Here's a link to what he did...
http://www.pbase.com/skelty/equipment_and_observatory

All the best



Thanks Gary for taking a peek:thumbsup:



Cheers Houghy;)



On ya Mark... appreciated!

And once again........ big thanks guys:D

Rich

[bluescope]

As always, a very well produced image Rich !

:thumbsup: