The Silver Coin Galaxy

[apaulo]

Hello,

Well we finally managed to get a windless, clear and reasonable night on Sunday. We setup the Astrograph in the backyard after carting the heavy stuff downstairs doing havoc to my poor surfers back :P

Imaged NGC253 (an old favourite).
8" Newtonian Astrograph. f/4.
Unguided NEQ6pro
Pentax K-x @ 1600 iso.
2 minute subs x 10 + flats + darks and Bias frames.
Processed with DSS 3.3beta PS CS2.

http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/apaulo1966/Galaxies/?action=view&current=BALNARRING253.jpg

Balnarring has a rather good night sky. There was a blue hue during the night but after 2330hrs the hue changed to a deep red. I considered an Aurora but I figured maybe all the domestic lighting went off :question:

Regards Paul. :)

[leon]

Some lovely imaging Paul, the coin came up very nice indeed, well done.

Leon

[Ross G]

A beautiful photo Paul.

Very sharp and great colours.

Thanks.

Ross.

[apaulo]

Thank you Leon and Ross

Ngc253 is an object that tests the ability of your scope to pick out detail I think!

Regards Paul.

[multiweb]

Beautiful details. :thumbsup:

[LucasB]

That's a great shot! Nice detail in the galaxy!:thumbsup:
Lucas

[alexch]

Beautiful shot!!!

[apaulo]

Thanks Lucas and Alex.

Alex hope to see you soon are you going to Snake valley?
Regards Paul.

[alexch]

Not sure yet, Paul. Less than 50 percent at this stage.