M83 - At last some sky in SE Qld

[Bolts_Tweed]

Thought I had better post one as I have been exploiting everyone elses images for my astronomy fix over the last 3 months since we have had any decent sky.

This is a rough and ready M83 pretty well straight out of the ST8300 though the AP130EDT. The core needs reduction and the stars need a little plastic surgery with James Ryans star fixer but what the heck. Hopefully if the sky gods are kind I can fix the core and re-image the stars this weekend.

The link is http://www.leyburnastronomy.net.au/mb_m83.htm
It is about 500k.

Mark Bolton

[michaellxv]

Nice image. I was looking at that last night, couldn't see quite as much detail as you have captured :P

[jjjnettie]

Nice image Mark.

Isn't it great just being out under the stars again.
Here's to more clear skies.

[Bolts_Tweed]

Thx Guys

Yeah Nettie - its been a while hasnt it?

Dunno bout the image - i think I can make it ok (helps if you turn your head sidewys and squint - for round stars). After lurking and checking out everyone elses stuff I tought I had better post something but.

Mark

[troypiggo]

Great detail in the outers mate. Was good to have some sky for a change.

[multiweb]

Great details in that shot Mark. :thumbsup: Have you tried to tone down the core or do a mask as it looks a bit burnt?