Fornax Dwarf

[tornado33]

Went for another rediculously low surface brightness object, the Fornax Dwarf. It was so faint there was no trace of it in the subs, only after stacking and processing can it be seen.
6x5 mins iso400 and 5x 10 mins iso 200, with some cloud interruptions. I would have added another hour or more of data had the weather allowed it. I used the 6 inch f3.6 Schmidt newt., Baader MPCC and modded 350D with uv/ir filter. No attempt at noise reduction.

The faint splotch top left of centre I believe is a reflection of a star off the corrector plate.
Scott

[glenc]

Another great image Scott, I like your choice of objects too.

[montewilson]

Hi Scott - This is a great effort. I think this is one of the hardest objects for a DSLR. It is really faint. The "splotch" must be a reflection. It is not in my shot.

Here is one I did a while ago. It was with an STL-11000m and an FSQ-106 4" f5. 3x10mins each colour. I did stretch it a lot. You can see the interstellar medium too.

Keep up the good work. Try the Sculptor dwarf too.

[Kevnool]

Nic image Scott you captured some detail there....cheers Kev.

[renormalised]

Now, that's going after the faint fuzzies!!!:eyepop:

Great shot:D

[Hagar]

Another good one of a dificult target.
Well done.

[glenc]

Saw the Fornax Dwarf and the globular NGC 1049 last night with a 12" Dob. The brightest part of the galaxy is east of the mag 8.3 star.

[tornado33]

Thanks all
Good shot Montewilson
Good job seeing it too Glen.
Scott