Ngc986

[tornado33]

Hi all
Finally I got an opportunity to catch some photons last night. With it not getting dark till quite late only got an hours worth.

NGC 986. 6x10 mins ISO200. UV/IR filter. Hutech Modded 350D. 10 inch f5.6 newtonian. Off axis hand guided. Was a bit windy, was surprised there wasnt more guide error as the guide star jumped around from time to time. Ambient temp 23 degrees. Sky fairly dark for Newcastle.

Scott

[RB]

Lovely shot Scott, especially considering it's only an hour's worth, the ambient temp and battling wind.
You still amaze me by handguiding.

Well done.

Andrew

:thumbsup:

[venus]

Lucky there was a break in the weather, skill in the capture though. Great image...

[TrevorW]

Good work Scott

[glenc]

Thanks Scott. That is the first IIS image of NGC 986 and it gives the visual observer a good guide.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=68270

[Hagar]

Nice image Scott, sweet little galaxy. Haven't seen clear skies down here for what seems like months.