NGC6744 In Pavo

[apaulo]

NGC 6744 also known as Caldwell 101 is an spiral galaxy about 30 million light years away in the constellation of Pavo. It is considered one of the most Milkyway-like spiral galaxies in our immediate vicinity.

Taken at a Dark site along the Morningtion Peninsula on 20 acres.

15 x 2 minute subs + Master Flat and Dark.

Unguided using an NEQ6pro.

Newtonian 8' astrograph @ F/4

Pentax K-x @ iso 1600.

Processed with DSS beta PS CS2.

http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/apaulo1966/Galaxies/?action=view&current=ngc6744.jpg

Regards Paul

[Alchemy]

Remarkably well done for an unguided short exposure image.

[midnight]

You must have got a pretty good polar alignment there.

Well done for the setup and image. Stars look sharp too.

Darrin...

[Ross G]

Hi Paul,

A very good photo.

Sharp and detailed...amazing for an unguided image.


Thanks.

Ross.