NGC2903 galaxy in Leo

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

NGC2903 is a barred spiral galaxy 30 million light years away in Leo. It was discovered by German-born astronomer William Herschel, who cataloged it on November 16, 1784.

Numerous smaller galaxies can also bee seen in the field.
Skywatcher 12" F5 Newtonian, ZWO ASI 183mm Pro, Svbony LRGB filters, 246 minutes exposure. Median stacked to removed satellite and asteroid trails. Rushed as usual to beat the cloud, so it's a bit noisy.

Full field at Astronim ---> https://astrob.in/wh9506/0/

[Ken]

Very impressive detail in the spiral arms, looks like image taken from a much larger scope.
Clear skies Ken.

[Tropo-Bob (Bob)]

Simply stunning!

[alpal]

Excellent pic Kevin,
it's amazing how well amateur photos stack up against million or billion dollar telescopes -

you sent me on a search for other pics:


http://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc29.htm#2903


http://www.chart32.de/component/k2/o...-galaxy-in-leo


https://esahubble.org/images/heic0102a/





cheers
Allan

[Ryderscope (Rodney)]

A great galaxy shot. Noise levels are ok and colour detail works well.

[markas (Mark)]

Fine image
Great details in the centre.


Mark

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Maaate, your images have improved out'a sight man! That's a very good galaxy shot...and of one that we southerners don't image very often either, very cool

Mike

[Placidus (Mike and Trish)]

Magnificent. Too far North for us, so we're glad you've done such a nice one.

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Originally Posted by Ken

Very impressive detail in the spiral arms, looks like image taken from a much larger scope.
Clear skies Ken.

Thanks Ken. I think the smaller sensor of the 183 might contribute to that effect. It's a good combination for galaxies.

Originally Posted by Tropo-Bob

Simply stunning!

Thanks Bob!

Originally Posted by alpal

Excellent pic Kevin,
it's amazing how well amateur photos stack up against million or billion dollar telescopes -

you sent me on a search for other pics:


http://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc29.htm#2903


http://www.chart32.de/component/k2/o...-galaxy-in-leo


https://esahubble.org/images/heic0102a/

cheers
Allan

Thanks Allan. I was just browsing through some Astronomy magazines from the 1980's. How technology has improved over the years. Amateurs now are up to observatory standard of the day.

Originally Posted by Ryderscope

A great galaxy shot. Noise levels are ok and colour detail works well.

Thanks Rodney. Colour was shot at Bin 4 to save time.

Originally Posted by markas

Fine image
Great details in the centre.

Mark

Thanks Mark!

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Maaate, your images have improved out'a sight man! That's a very good galaxy shot...and of one that we southerners don't image very often either, very cool

Mike

Thanks Mike! The 183 and 12" seem like a great combo for galaxies. I'm really curious to shoot more to see what they come out like.

Originally Posted by Placidus

Magnificent. Too far North for us, so we're glad you've done such a nice one.

Thanks M&T. If the cloud clears I'll be getting some more northern ones. I want the black eye and needle especially.

[AdamJL]

Originally Posted by Placidus

Magnificent. Too far North for us, so we're glad you've done such a nice one.

Is it? Looks like it peaks at about 35 degrees above the horizon from Sydney.. so 36 for you
Is that too low?