Messier 100 Spiral Galaxy

[bluescope]

Hi All

I did this image the same night as the Tarantula in my previous posting.

I really like the flat plate looking galaxy to the left of M100 ... don't know what it is. If anyone knows, and I'm sure someone will, let me know.

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5x720 sec = total 1 hour
SBIG ST2000XCM @ -12C
WO FLT110 Apo - EQ6 Pro
Baader MPCC - UV/IR
Self guide with CCDOPS

[ausastronomer]

Hi Steve,

Nice image. The edge on spiral galaxy is NGC 4312. It's about Mag 12 and not a difficult visual target from good skies in medium (>10") aperture.

Cheers,
John B

[bluescope]

Thanks John ... that was quick ! Glad you like the shot !

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[multiweb]

Very nice details in the face on spiral. Cool :thumbsup:

[Ric]

Great image Steve, the fainter galaxies around the spiral really set it of nicely.

A very clear and detailed image as well.

cheers

[bluescope]

Cheers Marc !

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Yeah Ric ... it's good to have those fainter galaxies around ... gives a bit of extra interest.

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[astroron]

Nice shot Steve :) I was looking at M100 and NGC 4312 at the Barambah Dark Sky camp last weekend, your photo brought back the memories of a great weekends observing.
In the 16" with a wide field eyepiece they make a fine pair:)
Thanks for posting:thumbsup:

[bluescope]

I'm glad it struck a chord with you Ron !

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[spearo]

good one
well done
frank

[bluescope]

Thanks again Frank !

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[Hagar]

Nice detail Steve but it all looks a little purple.

[bluescope]

I think you were right Doug ... bloody LCD's ... look at them one way and then look at them again at a slightly different angle and everything looks different :lol:

Anyway I've adjusted and reposted the image ... I think it's a bit better now ... but then again I've just moved my head ... ooooops :whistle:

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[Chippy]

I love it. Well done!

[bluescope]

Glad you like it Nick !

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[peter_4059]

Great image Steve. There's quite a few small galaxies in there.

Peter

[bluescope]

Yes Peter there are a few fuzzies in the frame ... thanks !

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