NGC 1313 in Reticulum

Martin Pugh · #1 30-12-2008, 01:12 AM

Hi everyone....so this is my latest image, with the last of the colour acquired tonight (first frame was taken 7 Dec). This is a fast fading galaxy, as it crosses the meridian just 30 minutes after dark, so data acquisition has been protracted on this object (I am light polluted in the west).

http://www.martinpughastrophotography.id.a u/images/NGC1313-LRGBV2.jpg

This is an LRGB image totalling 10 hours (7:1:1:1).
Equipment Used: 12.5" RC, STL11K, AO-L

Thanks for looking as always.

Cheers and best regards
Martin

Octane (Humayun) · #2 30-12-2008, 01:30 AM

Martin,

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

Regards,
Humayun

Kevnool (Kev) · #3 30-12-2008, 01:31 AM

Beautiful galaxy for a great image....cheers Kev.

Lester · #4 30-12-2008, 07:47 AM

Outstanding image Martin.

renormalised (Carl) · #5 30-12-2008, 08:43 AM

Another great image....good work

leon · #6 30-12-2008, 09:17 AM

Wow Mattin that's different, very well captured, nice work mate.

Leon

Martin Pugh · #7 30-12-2008, 02:00 PM

Thanks guys

I appreciate the feedback.

cheers
Martin

Nortilus (Josh) · #8 30-12-2008, 08:43 PM

and just to think that that is another galaxy way out there with 100s of millions of stars and that some people believe we are alone...

theodog (Jeff) · #9 31-12-2008, 06:27 AM

Terrific image Martin.
Apart from the obvious qualities, it is not the usual RC target -M42, 253, Cent A etc.

And it's in the Southern hemisphere

Thankyou for using your gear for something different.

Well done allround.

Hagar (Doug) · #10 31-12-2008, 08:13 AM

Lovely Galaxy Martin. Just more of what we have come to expect from you.

Ric · #11 31-12-2008, 10:25 AM

A lovely capture of a fascinating galaxy.

Fine work Martin.

multiweb (Marc) · #12 01-01-2009, 12:00 PM

Wow. Stunning. Very smooth and lovely colors and details. Top work as usual.

Martin Pugh · #13 02-01-2009, 08:10 PM

Thank you all...very much indeed.

Happy New Year.

Martin

atalas · #14 06-01-2009, 06:21 PM

Wow ! strangely twisted and beautiful ! awesome dude !

Jen · #15 06-01-2009, 06:45 PM

nice pic Martin
im just going to start following you around these threads like a lost puppy waiting for you to post a new pic i hope you keep em coming when you move to the states

gregbradley · #16 06-01-2009, 09:40 PM

Great capture Martin very 3D.

Greg.

Martin Pugh · #17 06-01-2009, 11:05 PM

Thanks all.....much appreciated...clear skies

Jen...I certainly hope to do that, and I have lined up a spot on top of a very nice mountain range, which enjoys 1 arcsec seeing and better for 270+ nights a year!! What to do with all that data methinks.

Martin

Jen · #18 06-01-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Pugh

Thanks all.....much appreciated...clear skies

Jen...I certainly hope to do that, and I have lined up a spot on top of a very nice mountain range, which enjoys 1 arcsec seeing and better for 270+ nights a year!! What to do with all that data methinks.

Martin

Awwwww i envy your work great stuff keep em coming

richardo (Rich) · #19 07-01-2009, 01:20 AM

Very nice image of this relatively faint galaxy.
showing plenty of HII knots along the contorted arms.
Pulled out the dusty extensions very well indeed as well.

Very nice indeed.

Cheers
Rich

PeterM · #20 07-01-2009, 01:23 PM

Martin that is a very lovely image indeed. Thank you for sharing it.
Peterm