Quote:
Originally Posted by jase
Lovely Mike.  Strangely, I prefer this version compared to your ultra "stretched" processing to bring out the extragalactic molecular clouds. A more natural feel is present. Well done. |
Yes the extensive and high quality data obtained from a very dark sky allowed me to produce several unique variations with each image showcasing different aspects of the galaxy. Being able to present the very faintest details from the galactic cirrus right down to the very finest details in the dust lane has been eye openning. This has been my deffining work to date and the image set is like my family now so I can't pick a favourite really
Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexN
Its a stunner! I love Cent-A's bright halo.
Well shot mike... Definitely an image to be proud of.
|
Cheers Alex, like I said to Jase I am in love with this data set
Quote:
Originally Posted by rpsastronomy
Nice rendition mike,not to shabby at all.
|
Cheers
Quote:
Originally Posted by beren
 what a stunner, top work |
Glad you liked it
Quote:
Originally Posted by renormalised
Excellent work there, Mike |
Cheers
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil
Great shot Mike well done mate.
Phil
|
Thanks
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matty P
Superb Mike.
The detail in the dust lane is fantastic.
Very well done. |
Thanks Matt, the conditions at Wiruna for this project were pretty well perfect, 100% clear for 3 nights, no wind and at least average seeing improving to excellent each night.
Quote:
Originally Posted by gregbradley
Very nice Mike. I like your images Mike, they are a constant reminder how nice refractor images are.
Greg
|
Cheers Greg
Yep a high quality 6" APO is hard to beat and cheaper than a larger RC too
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ric
Just lurve that dust lane Mike.
Very nice indeed.
|
LOts of details huh?
Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
That's really nice, Mike! I love it.
It's very unique looking, we don't see too many galaxies with that same feel.
|
I agree, Cen A is an amazing galaxy and I really wanted to cover all her qualities and showcase all her features and recon I have done this reasonably well with this data set. It's not just another pretty space art like picture with all sorts of convoluted processing but rather a collection of modestly processed but revealing images of a single object, so I have a feeling of real accomplishment actually
...now back to saring at my beautiful galactic children
