NGC 2997 Spiral Galaxy

[Tamtarn]

This was taken on 3-3-08 just recently got around to processing it.

Details

9 Lights 5 Darks all 7mins ISO800

Canon 40D ... Skywatcher 200mm Newt

41796

[strongmanmike]

Excellent image of one of my favourite galaxies :thumbsup:

Great work!

Mike

[Ric]

Great image Barb & Dave, the faint spiral extensions have come up a treat.

The colours look very natural as well.

A fine effort.

[Tamtarn]

Love to have more focal length for galaxies Mike



Thanks Ric

How long before you get up and running with your 400D :)

[Alchemy]

have to agree with ric youve done really well with the faint arms, :thumbsup:

[Dennis]

Hi Barb & Dave

A beautiful image – it really showcases the spiral structure of this galaxy, along with evoking the timeless feelings of it being an island, adrift in the vastness of space. Very nicely acquired, framed and processed.

Cheers

Dennis

[browndog]

Agree with all of the previous comment. Excellent looking galaxy with nice natural looking colours. You obviously had some good data to start with and it has been processed well. Well done!

[leon]

Dave/Barb, have to agree, that is a beauty, some nice detail and colour, you certainly have it all under control, well done.

leon

[sjastro]

Excellent! Better than my image.

Steven

[Hagar]

Real nice Galaxy. Lovely colour and detail. Must have a go at it sometime soon. You have some great data behind this shot and could have probably cropped it a bitmore and maybe brought out more detail. Well done

[Garyh]

Nicely done Barb and Dave!
Colors look spot on and nice contrast in the galaxy!
Very nice :thumbsup:

[RB]

Wow, excellent work guys.

Beautiful structure detail and great colour rendition.


Might want to try a 2", 2x barlow and see how you go.

[Matty P]

Amazing image guys, colours look very natural and nice details in the galaxy.

Very well done!

[jjjnettie]

It's a beautiful image, thanks for posting it.

[renormalised]

Nice image....what grabbed me especially was the faint detail in the spiral arms that you managed to capture.

[Lester]

Very nice indeed, enjoy looking at your images.

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Clive



Thanks Dennis we will probably try for a few longer exposures on this one to bring out even more detail when we get the chance



Thanks Ian



Thanks for the comments Leon



Thanks Steven not up to the standard of your 1566 ;) But we're more than happy with the 40D



Thanks for the comments Doug. Like to crop a bit more but our guiding needed to be better that night.



Thanks Gary



Thanks for the kind words Andrew. Tried our Orion 2 x barlow but couldn't reach focus. Any ideas :lol:



Thanks Matt



Appreciate your comments Jeanette



Thanks renorm we were quite happy with the detail we got in the arms on this one



Appreciate you comment Lester

[Ric]

Hi guys, I recieved the T-ring and T-adaptor earlier this week.
Just building up the funds again to purchase the various cables that are required.

Not too much longer I hope.

Cheers:)

[jase]

Very impressive Barb and David. Well done on this great image.

[Tamtarn]

Well you're getting closer Ric. There's sure a lot of extras to get up and running ... sometimes it seems never ending :)



Thanks Jase appreciate your comments

[winensky]

Beautiful work. You certainly get a great deal from your 200ml and EQ-6. Lovely faint arm detail and colour.