NGC 1269, barred ringed galaxy.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Hi,

NGC 1269 is a barred ringed galaxy in Eridanus mag 9.4.
Tried to find other images, not too many around which is surprising, it's a wonderful looking object.

Image, 8 minute subs at ISO 800 a total of 136 minutes.

It would interesting to see this imaged by higher resolution setups.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Larryp]

Very nice, Justin!:thumbsup:

[RickS]

An intriguing image. Well done, Justin!

[Stevec35]

Certainly looks interesting Justin and you've done a good job although I think the magenta could be toned down a bit. Might have a go at this one myself once I fix my current telescope problems.

Cheers

Steve

[ourkind]

Beautiful image!

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Carlos!



Thanks Steve!

I think it may a case of monitors with the magneta, backed off in selective colours,both in magneta and magneta in cyan with this image.



Thanks Rick!



Thanks Laurie!

Cheers,

Justin.

[rogerg]

Nice galaxy image :) does look a bit blue-magenta but I don't mind it.

Looks like you could sharpen the field a bit more, intention to keep the stars slightly soft?



What pixel scale is your setup at? (and what focal length?)

[David Fitz-Henr]

Hello Justin, great shot of an unusual object - thanks for drawing my attention to it, I'll have to put it on my to-do list! I have a new graphics monitor (Dell U2410) and the whole field does appear to be a bit magenta to me also. Maybe try turning the blue & red down (or green up) in the Colour Balance tool?

[stardust steve]

never seen this one before now. Thanks for the view:thumbsup:

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Steve!



Thanks David!

Good to know, that's three in magneta.
Need to calibrate my monitor before attempting adjustments on the image.



Thanks Roger!

Yes I like the images a bit softer, my preference.

My pixel scale is 1.47" x 1.47" per pixel focal length 800mm 8" f/4.

Cheers,

Justin.

[multiweb]

Very nice galaxy. Cool pic. :thumbsup:

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Marc!

Cheers,

Justin.

[Ross G]

A great capture Justin,

Beautiful galaxy photo.

Ross.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Ross!

Yes nice galaxy , there's still a lot of surprises out there.

Cheers,

Justin.

[rogerg]

1.47" isn't bad. Considering it's quite a featureless galaxy I don't think you'd gain much from focal length. Perhaps other specrums are required to get something more? That would be an interesting experiment :)

Here (attached) is my NGC survey shot of it, taken at 0.86" (2190mm FL), it's 10x30sec. Taken in 2009.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks for that Roger!

It's more so the outer ring which could do with more resolution and larger aperture.

This link http://www.capella-observatory.com/ImageHTMLs/Galaxies/NGC1291.htm is the best image I've found using a 60cm scope at 1800mm.

Cheers,

Justin.

[rogerg]

Ahh, I see, that does indeed need aperture and exposure time :) 60cm, nice!

[atalas]

Nice shot Justin.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Louie!

Cheers,

Justin.