Mini-me makes 3

[allan gould]

Had a break in the clouds last night and imaged a few galaxies around the Southern pole for an exercise. One (NGC1947) reminded me of M104/ngc5128 so I swung around to that with the moon blasting forth and imaged that as well (called it mini-me galaxy). Thought it was interesting what a DSI can do in this light/lunar pollution. Its interesting that NGC 1947 appears to have a double dark band?

[astroron (Ron)]

Good stuff Allan
"reminded me of M104/ngc5128"
M104 is actualy NGC4594
cheers

[allan gould]

Originally Posted by astroron

Good stuff Allan
"reminded me of M104/ngc5128"
M104 is actualy NGC4594
cheers

Silly me, I meant M104 and NGC5128 and I finally found an ESO shot and it does have 2 dust lanes (NGC1947).

[Paul Haese]

Your M104 image has great detail in the rim. Maybe do a colour image of that Allan.

[allan gould]

Thanks Paul - I'm just killing time at the moment until the new camera comes around. Then I'll get serious.