[Placidus (Mike and Trish)]

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

That is an interesting looking object. Your resolution is quite similar in many respects to that of the Gemini image. I wonder what difference an AO would make to resolving the finer features with your scope.

Thanks muchly Paul.

AO would be wonderful, but I suspect that finding a guide star would be very difficult at our focal length.

Originally Posted by Stevec35

A nice one once again Mike and Trish. I imaged this myself a few years back so perhaps it's time to do another one. Here's my effort:

Steve

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/ngc246_STL11K_RC.htm

Thanks Steve. Looks like your shot even has an asteroid in it!

Originally Posted by RickS

Nicely done, M&T! Great details for an object so small.

Cheers,
Rick.

Thanks, Rick. The small size does tend to make it a target for the challenge and the joy, rather than for the beautiful final result.

Best,
Mike