"Deep" DSLR image of the Sombrero M104

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

An attempt towards a "deep" image of M104 using a VC200L scope and an uncooled DSLR. Has been processed with the goal of revealing the many globular clusters that surround this galaxy. Only minor noise removal applied, in order to preserve the extended detail and faint globulars (with several at mag 20+)

90 x 5min ISO800 subs over two days. Processed in Pixinsight.

I have here a wide view, a closeup showing the detail I was able to reveal in the galaxy itself, and finally a side-by-side comparison with Rolf Olsen's fantastic deep image of this galaxy, which highlights more clearly the globs that I have been able to resolve.

Hi res full resolution image here:http://www.astrobin.com/full/39331/0/?mod=none&real=

I'm still learning (aren't we all!) so critique is welcomed.

Thanks for looking

[Larryp (Laurie)]

That's a great image, Richard-especially with a DSLR. Looks like you've captured heaps of those globulars

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

Thanks Laurie

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Extremely well done Richard .

You have a similar setup up to me, and I know how difficult it is to resolve the sombrero, nice processing too.

Cheers,

Justin.

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

Well done indeed

[alpal]

Some people obtain amazing results with a DSLR & this is one of them.

Well done as I know how M104 is such a small & difficult target.

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Really well done You got lots of detail there!
Erik

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

very well done! thanks for sharing!

[Geoff45 (Geoff)]

Great image Richard. This is a much harder object to image than most people expect and good ones like yours are rare.
Geoff

[Rod771 (Rod)]

Well done Richard, I'd be very happy with that result.

Nice work

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Yeh excellent Richard..geez, you are banging them out!!

Mike

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

wow - super excited now. look what I just noticed...

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Great surface detail. well done.

[Ross G]

Great galaxy photo Richard.

You have captured some nice detail.

Ross.