[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

Very nicely done indeed Steve! Love the subtle structure in the core.

Cheers, Marcus

Thanks Marcus. It was a battle to bring that structure out.

Originally Posted by Atmos

That is a really interesting galaxy Steve, the outer galactic halo would suggest that it has potentially had a recent merger with the small smudge at 5oclock, potentially an irregular dwarf galaxy.

Thanks Colin. It certainly looks that way although in my limited consultation of the literature I couldn't see anything.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Nice capture, especially from suburban Canberra Steve, the subtle features are showing nicely. Another one I was considering shooting myself

Very cool galaxy

Mike

Thanks Mike. Actually I had a feeling that you already had done it and was looking for it on your website yesterday. Must have dreamed it.