[SkyViking (Rolf)]

Originally Posted by allan gould

The high res versions are stunning and the best amateur image I have seen of this galaxy. Really exceptional

Thank you very much Allan I couldn't really decide on the size but I think the 1600x1200 version is best as it gives a good view of both the galaxy and the surrounds, and the full res image is more suited for checking out details in the HII regions etc.

Originally Posted by John Hothersall

Cirrus is eyeopening and the red response is very strong presumable owing to the long amount of time you put into this.

John.

Thank you John, yes those HII regions are really blazing, I was surprised by that.

Originally Posted by Dennis

Hi Rolf

A sublime image. Congratulations on the realisation of this marathon project - mag 24, gulp!

Cheers

Dennis

Thank you Dennis, it feels good having reached a new personal record. Now for mag 25...

Originally Posted by petershah

just beautiful

Thanks Peter

Originally Posted by multiweb

Lots of Barnard around but this one has to be the deepest. Real nice Rolf.

Thanks very much Marc, yes I was happy to be able to bring out so much faint stuff here.

Originally Posted by RickS

A great image, Rolf! Well worth all the time you put into it.

Cheers,
Rick.

Thanks Rick, it is my longest exposure yet and it certainly seems to have made a difference.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Another cool and interesting result Rolf, you have clearly pushed your data to the edge, which is great, so it looks to be quite deep as you say, nice work . I detected some Cirrus in my Barnard from 2010 in much less exposure but it was further from the galaxy, your deepness has revealed it over the galaxy, actually Leo got this in his recent image too.

Not that it matters but is that guide error or star shape issues I see? I don't recall that elongation in you previous images..?

Looking foward to the next Rolf classic.

Mike

Thanks a lot Mike The cirrus is apparently also stronger down towards the lower right, just outside my FOV here.
Yes I think there is a bit of RA error, but maybe it could be from just one night's data, there are 5 nights in this image. I'm still using the standard Losmandy worms, so maybe I'll have to look into getting the Ovision ones.

Originally Posted by Leonardo70

Very nice Rolf.

All the best,
Leo

Thank you Leo

Originally Posted by Ross G

An amazing photo Rolf!

Thanks.

Ross.

Thanks Ross, glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by marco

Very nice Rolf, the high version is impressive, pity for the very little trailing. I also appreciate the text and analisys you always wrap up your images with.
Clear skies
Marco

Thanks very much Marco, I'm quite pleased with this result so it's good to hear you liked it too