[Paul Haese]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the comments.

Originally Posted by Mighty_oz

Nice looking galaxy there, are u going to be running both scopes at the same time now ? We'll all have trouble keeping up with u then lol.

Yes both systems are operational, so both will be collecting data on any clear night generally. With my propensity to gather lots of data I doubt I will be keeping up with you lot.

Originally Posted by Astro_Bot

Noise? What noise?

That's a terrific shot, and an attractive galaxy.

Trust me it is there. I can see it, but it is nice that lots of monitors don't show it well.

Originally Posted by multiweb

Wow! Exceptional in every respect. You're the new galaxy guy.

Not sure about that Marc. Nice of you to say that but I reckon I still have plenty to learn. Having a scope that can do narrow field imaging is a big step forward though.

Originally Posted by allan gould

Wow, that's a ripper Paul that should put paid to all the nay Sayers out there about the quality of the GSO RC's. Love the colour and detail as its the best I've seen of that galaxy.
Allan

Yeah that was my thinking too Allan. Next will come the I have a hand picked scope, blah, blah, blah. Thanks for the compliment on the image.

Originally Posted by alpal

Hi Paul,
that already looks great.
I've compared it to an APOD

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070315.html

& another pic

http://www.starshadows.com/_img/imag...er_ST10XME.jpg

& yours looks just as good - if not better.
The aqua colour of the galaxy arms may be up for debate though?
I'm not sure.

cheers
Allan

Thanks Allan, I saw those and was interested in them for comparison. I agree on the colour too, its up for debate. Certainly I will be revisiting this once I get the final data.