Ngc1232

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

This is NGC1232, a spiral galaxy in Eridanus. Captured over 9 nights from Nov 14 to Dec 12. The sub times were limited to 5mins in an effort to keep blooming under control.

Telescope: Vixen VC200L @ f6.4
Camera: SBIG ST10XE, sensor temp of -15C
Mount: NEQ6

Integration:
L 112x300" 1x1
R 35x300" 2x2
G 23x300" 2x2
B 32x300" 2x2

Full frame at hi res here: http://www.astrobin.com/full/231539/C/

Feedback welcome

[LewisM]

That's a nice one Richard!

[Atmos (Colin)]

It is looking good Some nice colour and detail in the galactic arms. Is it just me on my phone or do the Stars have an odd triangle shape going with them?

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

Originally Posted by LewisM

That's a nice one Richard!

Thanks Lewis

Originally Posted by Atmos

It is looking good Some nice colour and detail in the galactic arms. Is it just me on my phone or do the Stars have an odd triangle shape going with them?

Thanks Colin. The stars aren't perfect, could be collimation. I haven't adjusted it for a while, and as the primary mirror could also do with a clean its probably something to look at over the christmas break.

[gregbradley]

That's very good Richard. This is a dim target and you are showing it very well there. Good colour as well.

Greg.

[RickS (Rick)]

A great result, Richard!

[Paul Haese]

Hi Richard,

I like the detail and colour of your stars and galaxy.

[alpal]

Hi Richard,
that's a very nice picture.
I had a go at a small adjustment - I hope you don't mind?
I added a bit more colour & contrast to the galaxy.
I darkened & slightly blurred the background.
Is this better?

cheers
Allan

[Placidus (Mike and Trish)]

A beautiful, delicate image, Richard. Nicely done.

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

That's a very nice well processed shot of this galaxy Richard.

Cheers

Steve

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

Thanks for the comments everyone This was certainly a more challenging target; i've tried to find a balance between visually pleasing brightness/saturation without going overboard on the stretch/sharpening/decon. Using a NABG sensor for luminance also adds a fun twist.

Prompted by Allan's touch-up, I have uploaded a few more revisions to astrobin with progressively more saturation/sharpening. What do you think? Too far, not enough or on the money ?

(this is the latest: http://www.astrobin.com/full/231539/E/ )

[alpal]

Hi Richard -
that's looking better now with version E.
I forgot to say that I did some 1 pixel sharpening with a blurred mask on the galaxy.
The final small adjustments just add the icing on the cake - well done.

cheers
Allan

[Shiraz (Ray)]

A very attractive and delicate rendition - nice to look at. I prefer the original, but both are good.

The stars look pretty good for a blooming sensor - apart from limiting exposure, did you need to do much to control/remove the artefacts?