Bode's Nebula (M81)

[Martin Pugh]

Hi folks

this image should have been finished prior to my recent M51, but I have been unable to reveal Arp's Loop, despite many hours of exposure, without adding significant noise. This really ruined the image, so the version here crops that out. I will now have to wait until next season to get an extra 10-15 hours to do it justice. I do have a version showing it, but as I say, it spoils the fine data in the main galaxy.

http://www.martinpughastrophotography.id.a u/images/M81-HaLRGB-Final.jpg

Acquired from Heaven's Mirror Observatory in the Sierra Nevada, this is a HaLRGB image comprising 7hrs 40mins:9hrs 40:4:4:4 hours.

Hope you like it as much as M51

Cheers and thanks for checking it out
Martin

[Octane]

Simply sensational.

H

[Peter Ward]

Top shelf stuff Martin. Superb seeing, optics, camera and processing....nice to see it so skillfully put together :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[RobF]

I'm not worthy......

:prey2: :bowdown:

[desler]

Don't really think anyone is worthy!

It's amazing what can be achieved, and still we miss what we're after.
Lovely work Martin!

Darren

[TrevorW]

Very rich and detailed

[omegacrux]

Stunning !
Detailes , tracking colour
Can't say much more

David

[Nico13]

What can one say except WOW :thumbsup: Just simply beautiful as always.

[Lester]

Wow, I marvel at your ability. Top view Martin, thanks.

[alan meehan]

WOW Martin,just sensational:thumbsup:

[Martin Pugh]

Thanks folks. Glad you liked it.

Martin

[astronobob]

far out, that is astounding ! ! ! !

[troypiggo]

Loving all the images you're posting lately. Real treat for us mere mortals. :)

[whzzz28]

Wow, so clean and crisp!

Played 'spot the galaxies' with this one.

[RickS]

Fantastic image! Thanks for sharing it.

[MrB]

Sublime :eyepop:

[alpal]

Wow - that's great.

Shows us what the CDK17 can do.

Must be fun to obtain data like that. :)

[dvj]

Well Martin, after seeing your latest work, you can teach Adam Block a few things about image processing. LOL These are simply wonderful and you have the processing nailed!


jg

[gregbradley]

Another world class image Martin. I agree with John the processing is divine.

Greg.

[Martin Pugh]

Thanks very much.

Oh to have a 32" scope atop of a mountain to play with daily!

stlll, 17" at f6.8 under great seeing is a formidable weapon.

cheers
Martin

[astroron]

Brilliant as always Martin:eyepop:
Thankyou for sharing :thanx:
Cheers :thumbsup:

[LucasB]

What a superb image! Doesn't get any better than that!:thumbsup:
Lucas

[multiweb]

So smooth with incredible colours. Superb. :thumbsup:

[stevous67]

This is an amazing image - in fact, I cannot articulate how good I think this is.

Steve

[naskies]

Stunning - thanks for posting.

[Martin Pugh]

Thanks again for the very kind comments.

clear skies

Martin

[trent_julie]

That's a stunning shot, I really like how the Ha regions pop out

Trent

[SkyViking]

That's a top shot for sure, congratulations! Really smooth and rich, a glorious view of one of the finest galaxies. You are just cranking these out lately, very inspiring.

[Rigel003]

Inspiring image Martin. Thanks for posting. That particular galaxy is one of my all time favourites with that classically elegant shape. Pity we can't see it here.

[Tom Davis]

Really lovely!

-Tom

[CoolhandJo]

Lovely. It transends photograahy. It's a piece of Art.

[Martin Pugh]

Thank you very much!

clear skies
Martin

[AG Hybrid]

Stunning!