ngc5427

[whzzz28 (Nathan)]

I've been interested in this target after taking about an hours worth of data back at the QLD Astrofest a few years ago with my ED127.

Decided to bite the bullet and spend some money renting T27 from iTelescope.

Not particularly happy with the quality of the data - the iTelescope ROR observatory is right near another observatory, and there is a rather bright light on the side of it (that can be seen in the fisheye camera) that leaves a warm blob on one of the corners, among other things.

But here we go.
3hr 50min of data, 10min exposures. Would love more - but it's expensive to rent the scope.
This is a CDK700 27" scope at f/6.6

Larger: http://core-au.net/astro/Collection/...ngc5427-50.png

Older image taken on an ED127 a few years ago: http://core-au.net/astro/Collection/...registered.jpg

Luminance: http://core-au.net/astro/Collection/...gc5427-lum.png
The light source to the top left, and whatever the source is on the top are rather disappointing for a supposed dark site.

Processing needs work, of course.

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

Awesome stuff Nathan perhaps it's like looking at out own future with the Milky Way - andromeda merger

[Atmos (Colin)]

For a telescope that costs such a considerable amount to use, especially considering that it is a large powerful telescope, they would have put in the effort to make it as pristine as possible :/

[DavidTrap (David)]

The detail is really quite impressive!

DT

[Somnium (Aidan)]

lovely image

[RickS (Rick)]

A nice result despite the issues, Nathan.