[RickS (Rick)]

Originally Posted by topheart

Hi Rick,
Congratulations.....that is absolutely stunning!!

What a great job you have done with the deep capture and processing to show the IFN.

Awesome!

Thanks, Tim!

Originally Posted by DJScotty

That's a great image Rick.
You should be very happy with it.

Thanks, Scott. I'm never entirely happy with my images

Originally Posted by beren

wow, spectacular Rick congratulations

Thanks, Stuart!

Originally Posted by astroron

Cracker of an Image Rick
Just for clarity what does IFN stand for
I have always known the fuzzy stuff as Galactic Cirrus.
Cheers

Thanks, Ron. The link Kevin shared explains the origin of the IFN term. Here's another link with some more info and a fantastic wide view of the Polar Spur: http://www.galaxyimages.com/UNP_IFNebula.html

Originally Posted by Placidus

Sob ! Oh, I wish we could see that from here.

Truly excellent processing.

Thanks, Mike. It is huge shame. We need to set up an astronomer exchange program

Originally Posted by alpal

Hi Rick,
that's super deep - what a great image.
It shows the worth of a remote observatory -
especially in New Mexico at 7400 feet in Altitude.
It's sure a lot better than trying to image from cloudy Melbourne.

Thanks, Allan. Brisbane hasn't been much better so I really value the remote data!

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Nice Rick, Great field of view, surround cirrus and drama of the scene. Really like this.

Thanks very much, Paul.

Originally Posted by Retrograde

Fantastic, deep image and such a picturesque galaxy. Pity we can't see it from our latitudes.

Ta, Pete.

Originally Posted by Stevec35

Great work on this one Rick! One of the best shots of M81 that I've seen.

Thanks, Steve.

Originally Posted by atalas

Awesome Rick!

..and thanks, Louie. We've missed you!