Ngc 4945

[Paul Haese]

It needs some more data but I am pretty happy with this image. Bright objects are so much easier to work on and image.

This image is only 4.1 hours and there was some noise control needed. Additionally the seeing was not as good last night as it had been several nights before. Overall though I think it works. I might do some Ha on it to bring out the star forming regions.

NGC 4945 (http://paulhaese.net/NGC4945QSI.html)

Comments welcome

[multiweb]

Gee! :eyepop: Best I've seen here of this object. The core and dust lanes have some real depth to them and the details are amazing. Top shot and great process. :thumbsup:

[CoolhandJo]

What a fantastic image! I assume this is at prime focus? The detail in the galaxy is simply amazing. What a great combo the GSO RC and QSI are proving to be (in the hands of the skilled ofcourse!)

[iceman]

Gotta be happy with that. Heaps of detail in the galaxy. Nice work.

[Paul Haese]

Thanks guys I am honoured by your comments.

Marc I compared my image to Peter Ward's image and his is equally as nice if not better with his star size control.

Paul, this is at prime focus but with some cropping of about 20% and image size reduction to about half of the actual image size. I must admit I am enjoying the challenge of DSO imaging. My planetary imaging has suffered a bit of late because of this fact. I just cannot seem to image everything as I have to sleep at some point and I don't have enough mounts.

[Octane]

Paul,

That is just sublime. Incredible. I love it!

H

[multiweb]

Personal taste. There's always a bigger fish or tighter stars but your process just makes this picture work.

[suma126]

thats brilliant Paul :thumbsup:.did you use a barlow

[Paul Haese]

Thanks all.

Marc, thanks so much.:)

[troypiggo]

Awesome! Great detail.

[TrevorW]

Another top shot

[DavidU]

MATE ! An absolute corker........

[TheDecepticon]

Wow, that is a cool shot! Looks like you could reach in and touch it!:eyepop: Can't wait to get my 8300 chip on a bigger scope!:question:

[Lester]

Thanks for the excellent view of this galaxy Paul. I will be interested to see how it improves with the extra data.

All the best.

[Peter Ward]

All aspects really well handled. Nicely done :thumbsup:

[Screwdriverone]

Oh WOW,

That knocked my head back when it loaded up after I clicked on the link. Seriously, that is actually what happened!!

Fantastic Paul, blew my socks off (and I wasnt even wearing any)

My IOTW for sure [it jumped onto my desktop the moment I saw it, hope you dont mind]

Awesome work.

Cheers

Chris

[jjjnettie]

Yep, it's the best I've seen!
You've raised the bar too high for we commoners.

[telecasterguru]

Paul,

That is a truly fabulous image.

Frank

[marc4darkskies]

Slightly understated colours (for my taste) but a very fine image indeed Paul :thumbsup::thumbsup: Well done!!

Cheers, Marcus

[zipdrive]

Another fine work from the RC8 master :prey2::prey2::prey2:
Those dustlanes look like they're gonna jump out of my screen:eyepop:

Dave

[gbeal]

Darn, stunning, simply stunning.
Get another mount, then while the DSO stuff is cooking you can scoot some planetary, LOL.
Gary

[gregbradley]

Fantastic image Paul. That really delivers the goods.

Greg.

[Paul Haese]

Thanks all, really appreciate the compliments.

Dave, to be honest I reckon you are the RC8 master. Your images have been fabulous.

Chris that is nice to see you enjoyed this image. I guess that is ultimately the reason why we put up our images; so that others can enjoy them.

Gary, sorry I cannot do that at present. Wedding plans are a foot and the construction industry has not recovered yet from recession.

Marcus, yes it is a bit muted for me too, but it seemed like the natural colour to me. I will have another go once I get the final data for the image.

Lester, I am thinking that it will not require much more data. Perhaps another 4 hours worth and then I will be happy with it.

[Garyh]

Nice, Paul real nice!
Can`t wait till you add another 4hrs worth :eyepop:

[spearo]

Indeed
great shot
extreme close-up!
lots of nice dark clouds in the galaxy
beautiful
frank

[iceman]

This is image is now IOTW (http://www.iceinspace.com.au).

[rat156]

Hi Paul,

I posted an image done with my RCX (http://tinyurl.com/yzlsuy4) from last year that also had muted colours, this one doesn't seem to have a lot of colour.

I'll be interested to see what the Ha brings out.

Cheers
Stuart

[multiweb]

Congrats on making the IOTW. Told you was a fine picture. :thumbsup:

[issdaol]

outstanding :eyepop:

[Paul Haese]

Thanks Mike.

Stuart, yes I remember your image and at the time I was all envious of your fine image. I will do a Ha at some stage on this but there might have to be a little wait for it yet.

[Ken Crawford]

Nicely rendered colors and details..

A winner!

Ken Crawford

[astrospotter]

This galaxy is a big guy but lies so low from my north location that on several attempts it just could not be seen. I have only seen it once 'properly' a few weeks ago from down your way as one of the objects that just HAS to be observed from way down in the south.

Really one of the finest amateur (or other) pics of this object that I can recall. The golden slightly carbon star up top and the subtle ESO 219-25 peeking in from lower left add to the great dust texture.

Thanks for sharing,
Mark

[kinetic]

Paul,

my opinion of this galaxy as an imaging subject is pretty harsh and
remember , it's only my opinion.
Because 4945 doesn't 'look' like a traditional , symmetrical , beautiful , edge on
galaxy a lot of people fall short in getting a great image of it! :)
It's a difficult subject. I've failed miserably, and I can get quite decent
structure of it in some of my mono work with the 12"
Only people really skilled at what they do can make this galaxy look the goods.
Your image is awesome, you're one of those people.
Well done.

Steve

[Leonardo70]

Paul....wonderfull :eyepop:

Leo

[RobF]

Phwheww!
What a corker! Top work, and agree this shows detail I've never seen before. Congrats on IOTW too Paul!

Wedding? Marriage? Quick - you should be buying that 2nd mount now definitely. Life as you know it could be about to end....!! :lol:
(no wait - that happens when the kids come along)

[Paul Haese]

Thanks all, appreciated.

Thanks Marc, humbled by your words.

Steve, wow high praise, thanks so much. I really must get more data on this and make it better.

Rob, don't worry, She has her investments and so do I. We have each others money. Astronomy will not be hampered that I can say. Maybe most other people but we have a nice arrangement when it comes to money and our stuff.;)

[PeterM]

Hey Paul,
You have captured this superbly.
Congratulations.
One of the best of the best I can recall of this wonderful galaxy.
I hope you check your galaxy images for Supernova. There was a 12th magnitude type 2 SN here in 2005 (2005af)
PeterM.

[danielsun]

Wow Paul , That is an absolute stunner!!


Cheers Daniel.

[RB]

Wonderful result Paul !

[jase]

Kudos Paul. This would have to be the best image you've produced with your gear. Very well done.

[Jeffkop]

Superb result Paul ... up there with any images of this object Iv'e seen ... makes mine look like a smudge on dirty underwear ... Beautiful black background and focus razor sharp with great colours ... You've got that rig sorted for sure.

[bloodhound31]

Paul, just stop it OK? I am running out of words of praise and starting to sound like a cracked record every time I see your work.

Baz.

[Paul Haese]

Thanks all for the for comments, much appreciated.