NGC 3521 spiral Galaxy in Leo

Garyh · #1 20-03-2009, 09:11 PM

Hi,
Just a quick shot of this Galaxy at the beginning of the week just before moon rise. Only could squeeze just over a hours worth before the moon got too high. Seeing was average/poor and transparency was also poor. Very hazy with some low cloud. Havn`t seen many images of this one so I had to give it a go! It`s quiet a pretty little spiral galaxy and it looks like the faint outer halo extends quiet a distance from the core. Would make a nice few hour target on a very clear still night!

Image is full size just cropped and is 14 x 5 min @ iso 800 with 20D and 8" newt.
Stacked in DSS and like always finished in PS CS.
cheers and thanks for having a squeez....

Gary

CoolhandJo (Paul) · #2 20-03-2009, 09:30 PM

Great colours. Seeing is pretty bad over these last couple of nights, so I can see what you mean. However, like you say, it is intersting to look at, and you have done a good job bringing out the core and surrounds.

TrevorW · #3 20-03-2009, 10:08 PM

Good one Gazza

leon · #4 20-03-2009, 10:12 PM

Considering the elements you had to put up with Gary, it turned out pretty well.

Leon

Garyh · #5 21-03-2009, 07:24 AM

Thanks Paul, Trevor and Leon. Yeah the weather has been a real pain in the bum lately! Poor and hazy conditions but the 18th-19th were really steady which I took advantage of although many subs lost due to cloud! But at least I am catching photons!

peter_4059 (Peter) · #6 21-03-2009, 08:24 AM

Nice image Gary considering what you were up against. I had a go at 3521 a couple of weeks ago with the DSI - 35x2mins so about the same total integrated time. Your longer subs certainly have paid off although I think the seeing was probably working in my favour.

Peter

gregbradley · #7 21-03-2009, 10:32 AM

Nice image Gary. Well done. Its a beautiful galaxy.

Greg.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #8 21-03-2009, 10:35 AM

It doesn't matter if every image isn't a masterpiece, just geting out and recording something new is very satisfying

Yes there seems to be a diffuse halo around the galaxy, almost in 3D..?

Nice work

Mike

spearo (Frank) · #9 21-03-2009, 11:30 AM

good capture!
does look 3d to me
kool
frank

richardo (Rich) · #10 21-03-2009, 01:05 PM

Good to see you've settled in and are up and running again Gaz.
Hope the transition wasn't too painful...
This is a great object and as you say, a good clear night would be what is needed.
Still, although things look a bit fuzzy, you manged to get a nice image considering the conditions.

Hope the weather clears for you soon,... for that matter, hope it clears here too!!

All the best for now
Rich

bluescope · #11 21-03-2009, 01:13 PM

Looks like a nice galaxy to put on the hit list Gary ... nice detail in there.

mexhunter (César) · #12 21-03-2009, 02:08 PM

Hello Gary:
A very interesting photography, well done.
This impressive galaxy is both large and bright and could have been easily seen by Messier, in a zone very reviewed by him.
Many greetings
Cesar

Lester · #13 21-03-2009, 02:28 PM

Nice image Gary.

Garyh · #14 21-03-2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks Peter, Greg, Mike, Frank, Rich, Steve, Cesar and Lester!

Yeah Mike! always good to shot something new! even if you know the odds are against you!

Rich, Still havn`t moved as yet so I might be right to the next full moon!

Cesar, Yes could have easily become a Messier object for sure!
Thanks everyone for the comments!
CS Gary