NGC 6744 in Pavo

[Martin Pugh]

Hello all

not posted or produced in a while....I completely upset my set up by adding an FSQ 106 and Proline 16803 on top and it hasnt worked right since.

Anyway, data for this image has been collected over 2 months and comprises a total of 24 hours LRGB.

I dunno why, but this proved very difficult to process and The Sky/CCDSOFT simply refuse to plate solve this part of space?!

12.5" RC, STL11K, AO-L, PME.
thanks for looking

Martin

http://www.martinpughastrophotography.id.a u/NGC6744LRGB.jpg

[bluescope]

Lovely looking galaxy Martin, spiral arms are really well defined and rich in detail.

:thumbsup:

[Alchemy]

no doubt about it, simply a beautiful image. Superb Martin:thumbsup:

[multiweb]

:jawdrop: That is mind blowing! So much details and depth. Colours are superb. Speechless...

[strongmanmike]

You have produced a great close-up of this galaxy Martin. The central area particularly looks good with plenty of natural looking detail, a real swirling effect and detail visible right into the core - nice.

Mike

[rat156]

Ya rotten mongrel!

That's what I've been planning for a couple of months now, but the weather has intervened. Now I have an excellent yardstick to go by, doubt that I'll be able to get that much detail, but I'll try.

Great image Martin, I hope you've submitted it to APOD.

Cheers
Stuart

[browndog]

WOW - that is truly spectacular.:eyepop:
Great capture and excellent processing - it looks great to my eyes.

[Matty P]

Absolutely stunning Martin, the detail in the inner core and outer spiral arms is amazing.

Please send it to APOD.

:thumbsup:

[Dennis]

That surely must be the best ground based NGC6744 ever produced? Absolutely stunning detail with superb processing, producing a very pleasing and natural look.

Cheers

Dennis

[Martin Pugh]

Thanks chaps

glad you liked it.

cheers and clear skies
Martin

[Garyh]

Wow! Thats really detailed and deep!
Excellent work Martin!
cheers

[theodog]

Definately demonstrates that eternal difference between a "quicky" and an "all nighter". Still, as always, the package helps.

Seriously, great image well worth the time invested.
Well done

[NQLD_Newby]

Wow, fantastic image Martin. very spectacular, something to be proud of.

[g__day]

Simply wow!

[Tamtarn]

Have to agree with Dennis as being the best ground based image of this object we have seen.

The detail and clarity of the central core is stunning Martin.

[CoombellKid]

Very nice!!!

regards,CS

[winensky]

A wonderful example of what patience care and experience can produce. Simply Beautiful.

[AlexN]

I must agree with Dennis on that... What an incredible shot! Rivaling some of hubbles images in terms of detail and quality.. Very very nice.

Well done.

[ngcles]

Hi Martin & All,

Gosh that's a lovely image -- congratulations and very well done indeed!

Best,

Les D

[Martin Pugh]

Hello all

I am very pleased and appreciative of all the feedback.

many thanks

Martin