M104 Sombrero Galaxy Dust Lane?

[EzyStyles]

Hi Guys,

2nd attempt this season of M104. Taken 2 weeks ago. was 10 x 7 minutes exposure at ISO 400 on a relatively coldish night. I think you can just see abit of dust lanes?

Hi Res here:

http://www.ezystyles.com.au/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=454593

Cheers

[iceman]

I agree, I think there's a hint of structure there.

Nicely done.

[Alchemy]

yep looks like detail to me, well done eric

[marc4darkskies]

Yep, definitely - nice one Eric!

Cheers, Marcus

[Dennis]

Hi Eric

Nahh, you’d need a proper, cooled ccd camera to be able to record the dust lanes! :lol:! Just kidding.:whistle::P

I can definitely see structure in the galaxy on my LCD monitor; in both the posted and the larger versions. I love the setting, showing the galaxy just floating in space. The guiding looks spot on – gorgeously round stars and all nicely processed. Top stuff.:thumbsup:

Cheers

Dennis

[Phil]

Great stuff Eric Very nice work.
Phil

[zipdrive]

Good Work!!! best one I've seen from a DSLR :thumbsup:

[RB]

LOL Dennis, actually it's sensor dust on your DSLR Eric......... :poke: :lol:

That's a lovely capture Eric, I reckon you'll need to go for more subs and obviously a bit more F.L to really bring out those lovely lanes.

Maybe try a 2" barlow.

[tornado33]

Lovely shot, theres a hint of structure in the galactic disk above the dust lane too.
Scott

[leon]

Once again Eric, a top shot, but that is to be expected, you have certainly raised the bar for us mere mortals, your imaging is up there with the best Eric, ;) and yes as the others have said, I can definitly see the structure in that shot, and I'm half blind. :whistle:

Leon :thumbsup:

[Ric]

A fine image Eric, lots of fine lovely detail.

Top stuff

[gbeal]

Got a barlow Eric? Loaded question really, as I too suffer with a short focal length scope, mine being even shorter than yours.
I have been toying with trying a 2x or less, or maybe a camera tele-convertor. Have you thought of this at all?
Gary

[EzyStyles]

Sorry for the late reply guys. i get flat out at work and don't have any time to jump on the net. many thanks for your reply . LOL @ dennis, small dust specks :P

Yes gary, i was thinking of getting myself a 2 x barlow still deciding what to get. powermate? big barlow? or stick to a GSO 2" ED barlow?

[dcalleja]

I like the widefield format - it gives some context to the galaxy and is different to the normal 'close-up' views. Good job. And yes there is a dust lane

[Garyh]

This is a good M104 Eric, yes there is certainly detail in the dust lane and the top half of the disk..I took me quiet a few goes before I was finally happy, well to next year anyway!
cheers Gary

[Bassnut]

Yep, its a good one Eric, and I can just see the dust lanes, well done, but again, sigh, the FL is yr achillies heal, as Gary says, a barlow or similar would be cool, hard work though, nasty F, but you if anyone could do it :thumbsup:

[leinad]

Your shots are always inspirational Eric.

Nice work :thumbsup:

[Tamtarn]

Certainly see some dust lane detail there Eric. Love to see you do more subs on this one and see how much more you can get out of it.