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13-10-2009, 05:08 PM
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Barb and David
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Warragul. Victoria.
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NGC 4945 " when at first you don't succeed ......"
We have had the data for this image since May
The galaxy itself seemed to be very dim and dark and I tried three or four times to process it but I just couldn't extract much from our data for some reason.  So I just left it unprocessed.
Last week was cold rainy weather so I thought I would give it one more try.
Well I don't know what happened. Maybe all my cogs and wheels were switched on and turning in the old brain  but I managed to extract the detail that had eluded me previously.
So the old saying " when at first you don't succeed try try again.
I did and it worked for me 
So here it is after waiting for 5 months to be processed.
Details
Celestron C9.25 using 6.3 FR
EQ6 Pro Mount
Canon 40D DSLR unmodded
Image is full frame at 1485fl - 2.4hrs total exposure
Larger image http://www.pbase.com/rangeviewobserv...07070/original
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13-10-2009, 05:12 PM
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Registered User
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Yes
The data certainly is there, very nicely processed!
Darren
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13-10-2009, 05:17 PM
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Star-Fishing
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Sometimes the world turns in funny ways .. It would be great if all the rainy days could be utilized to such a degree. GREAT image !!!! and I agree with Darren, you have an amount of data there.
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13-10-2009, 05:36 PM
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Like to learn
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Location: melbourne
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NICE! for a SB mag 12.8 thats great.
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13-10-2009, 05:47 PM
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Canis Minor
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Very nice indeed!
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13-10-2009, 06:45 PM
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Awe and Wonder
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Location: SE QLD
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One of my favourite. Saw my first Supernova here . Great shot.
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13-10-2009, 07:16 PM
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Registered User
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Hi Barb and David, that is a very nice vibrant image, thanks for the view.
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13-10-2009, 07:39 PM
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Big Scopes are Cool
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Location: SE Tasmania
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Very nice Barb and David - worth waiting for.
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13-10-2009, 08:40 PM
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Barb and David
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Warragul. Victoria.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by desler
The data certainly is there, very nicely processed!
Darren
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Thanks Darren appreciate the comments
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Originally Posted by Jeffkop
Sometimes the world turns in funny ways .. It would be great if all the rainy days could be utilized to such a degree. GREAT image !!!! and I agree with Darren, you have an amount of data there.
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Those rainy days were lucky days for me Jeff can't ask for more . Thanks for the positive feedback
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Originally Posted by DavidU
NICE! for a SB mag 12.8 thats great.
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It's a great galaxy once you reveal the detail David.
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Originally Posted by Paddy
Very nice indeed!
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Thanks Patrick
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13-10-2009, 08:50 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Hi Barb & Dave
The “A Team” does it again! After reading your post, I began to wonder just what I would find when I ‘clicked’ the http link and blow me down with a feather; I was astonished by the quality of the image. Really nice work, the both of you, it is truly a lovely image.
Cheers
Dennis
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13-10-2009, 09:31 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Australia
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Hi Barb and David, as has been said " worth the wait" This is a hard one to extract the data from. I have done it a few times and even with several hours of reasonable data it was very hard. This looks good the colour is way better than I have been able to achieve even with lots of repro's.
Nice work, well done.
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13-10-2009, 09:58 PM
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Billions and Billions ...
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Quialigo, NSW
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A really lovely rendition guys - great detail and vibrant colour!  Well done!
Cheers, Marcus
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13-10-2009, 10:08 PM
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Canon collector
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Location: Taylors Lakes Melb
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That last go at processing it certainly paid off! The result is stunning with nice color, detail and guiding.
Well done guys, worth the wait.
Cheers Daniel.
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13-10-2009, 11:33 PM
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Barb and David
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Warragul. Victoria.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zubenel
One of my favourite. Saw my first Supernova here . Great shot.
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Thank you Zubenel
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Originally Posted by Lester
Hi Barb and David, that is a very nice vibrant image, thanks for the view.
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Thanks for looking Lester
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Originally Posted by peter_4059
Very nice Barb and David - worth waiting for.
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Glad you liked it Peter.
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Originally Posted by Dennis
Hi Barb & Dave
The “A Team” does it again! After reading your post, I began to wonder just what I would find when I ‘clicked’ the http link and blow me down with a feather; I was astonished by the quality of the image. Really nice work, the both of you, it is truly a lovely image.
Cheers
Dennis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hagar
Hi Barb and David, as has been said " worth the wait" This is a hard one to extract the data from. I have done it a few times and even with several hours of reasonable data it was very hard. This looks good the colour is way better than I have been able to achieve even with lots of repro's.
Nice work, well done.
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Thank you for the encouraging comments Dennis and Doug.
I'm glad we waited to get it just right. Sometimes in processing some things just don't seem to jell so you just have to have patience and keep trying until you're happy
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14-10-2009, 05:58 PM
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Barb and David
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Warragul. Victoria.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marc4darkskies
A really lovely rendition guys - great detail and vibrant colour! Well done!
Cheers, Marcus |
Thanks for taking the time to comment Marcus
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14-10-2009, 06:06 PM
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Moderator
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Oh my goodness, that's wonderful Barb and David.
The colours are gorgeous and detail right to the core.
Terrific work !
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14-10-2009, 06:15 PM
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accepts all donations
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HI
lovely shot
great processing, no oversaturation
tight round stars everywhere
and a great capture of the outer disk around the galaxy
well done!
frank
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14-10-2009, 08:49 PM
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Barb and David
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Warragul. Victoria.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielsun
That last go at processing it certainly paid off! The result is stunning with nice color, detail and guiding.
Well done guys, worth the wait.
Cheers Daniel. |
Glad you liked it Daniel we appreciate your comments
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Originally Posted by RB
Oh my goodness, that's wonderful Barb and David.
The colours are gorgeous and detail right to the core.
Terrific work !
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Thanks Andrew. There is a lot of detail there just took some time to get it right
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15-10-2009, 01:15 AM
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Registered User
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Hi guys! What all the others said!
Great job great colours.
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15-10-2009, 07:25 AM
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ze frogginator
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Great colors - sharp as. Top shot.
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