NGC 2442 in Volans

Martin Pugh · #1 09-01-2009, 01:00 AM

Hi everybody

I think this is probably my last post, as with 12 days to go the observatory has to be torn down on Saturday

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I have been shooting colour unbinned now for a while, but opted to go back to 2x2 to save time and get some data in before I pack up.

So this is an LRGB image of 6 hours (1x1) 3hrs each RGB (2x2). Its a terrific galaxy and just 50 million LYs away.

http://www.martinpughastrophotography.id.a u/images/NGC2442.jpg

thanks for looking, as always.

Martin

astroron (Ron) · #2 09-01-2009, 01:20 AM

Martin, wonderful image , ngc2442 is one of my favourite galaxies, I wish I could such details in the 16".

Happy travels

TheDecepticon · #3 09-01-2009, 01:35 AM

Very nice. It will be a shame not to see your images again. I hope your setting up where your going and will still post.
Happy trails!!

rwong · #4 09-01-2009, 07:04 AM

Hi Martin

Very nice image. The galaxy is so far and yet the image is still so sharp.

Very beautiful.

Have a safe trip.

Reg

iceman (Mike) · #5 09-01-2009, 07:18 AM

I'll really miss your images Martin

But I hope it's not your last post.. the internet is a big place and makes the world a small one.

Come back and say g'day!

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #6 09-01-2009, 07:52 AM

A lovely image Martin - as always - esp considering it's such a small object.

Good luck with your move - let us know how you go!!

Cheers, Marcus

prokyon (Werner Probst) · #7 09-01-2009, 07:56 AM

Wow, that`s astronomy, what a great pic!

Deeno · #8 09-01-2009, 08:06 AM

Absolutly top shelf!!!!

h0ughy (David) · #9 09-01-2009, 08:15 AM

as the others have said Martin - fabulous image!!

Octane (Humayun) · #10 09-01-2009, 08:34 AM

Martin,

Absolutely wonderful. I adore the colouring in this one; I like the warmth in this bizarre galaxy.

Regards,
Humayun

renormalised (Carl) · #11 09-01-2009, 09:38 AM

Nice shot, Martin...hopefully you'll be up and running again in no time flat

Just out of interest, NGC2442 is a bit over 60,000ly across (using the small angle formula).

gregbradley · #12 09-01-2009, 11:49 AM

Great image Martin. Have a good trip and hopefully your excellent stream of high quality images resumes soon.

Cheers,

Greg.

AlexN · #13 09-01-2009, 12:04 PM

One word... Wow!

Love the colours!

browndog (Ian) · #14 09-01-2009, 12:17 PM

Wonderful image - thank you for sharing.
Great colours and composition.

richardo (Rich) · #15 09-01-2009, 03:49 PM

Hi Martin,
great swan song there buddy!
I love this little galaxy, has some lovely detail in the arms and also is very interesting object to read about.
Like how you centered the main object to include the little galaxy to the bottom.

Interesting to compare with my recent image..
http://www.baytop-observatory.com/cc...gc2442newt.htm

All the best to you and yours.
Hope you keep up the imaging where ever you are going.

Always a treat to look at your images

Rich

multiweb (Marc) · #16 09-01-2009, 04:16 PM

Cool pic.

All the best and safe trip.

atalas · #17 09-01-2009, 04:51 PM

Beautiful Galaxy Martin ! have a safe trip.

Martin Pugh · #18 09-01-2009, 07:41 PM

Hello everyone.

many thanks for your feedback and well wishes.

Dont worry...I will be eager to post photos of the new observatory once established, as well as a first light from that location and once I am in a house I will check in and keep track of what folk are imaging down under

One thing is for sure.....really looking forward to that A380 business class flight to LA! You're not flying it are you Peter?

cheers
Martin