Shells in Centaurus A halo

[strongmanmike]

While putting together my big scope-little scope comparisons album recently I had another go at processing my deep Cen A (nooo I'm kidding right? :scared:) to better reveal the complex shells inside the galaxy halo so it would better match the Blanco 4m image. It took some complex contrast, curves and shadow highlight blending work but I gott'em :thumbsup:

It's the lower left image added here (http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/108349883/original)

Actually once you have identified them in the contrast enhanced view you will now see that they are visible in this more natural view (http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/108205041/original)too all be they more subtle.

Amazing galaxy that

Mike

[h0ughy]

you like to push things Eh Mike ;) one must pay respect to a master craftsman

[John Hothersall]

Thats impressive, all the shells are certainly visible in yours, never thought CenA had this much going on so wide.

John.

[Fabiomax]

Really amazing, the halo is impressive but the picture is "natural" as well.
It seems saturn....
Fabiomax

[strongmanmike]

Cheers boys, the data is over 2.5years old now and I am still revealing stuff in it, certainly my most productive data set to date :thumbsup:

Mike