Ngc 300

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

This was intended to be a deep image, say 20+hours.......I think it was doomed before I started! Only managed an hour or so a night, and a week later I only had 6.5 hours to play with. Some through average seeing and misty skies.

It was the most challenging image I have had to process, getting the colour balance right was a nightmare, but I'm pleased with what it is. I don't think I can get any more out of it, less anyone has any suggestions?

It's a bit noisey and I think it could do with a lot more data. It was also lot fainter than I anticipated.

26x15 minute subs

Thanks for looking!

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

I think that is quite a nice job Erik the spiral arms are nicely delineated. Wind!!!... was my nemesis, until I got inside an domed observatory.

Mike

[RickS (Rick)]

Looks nice to me too, Erik!

[Atmos (Colin)]

It is still reasonably deep at 6.5 hours and the colour is great
Yours looks a lot better resolved than mine with richer colour.

[willik (Willik)]

It looks nice Erik not a easy target at the best of times
Martin.

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

I think that is quite a nice job Erik the spiral arms are nicely delineated. Wind!!!... was my nemesis, until I got inside an domed observatory.

Mike

Thanks Mike, yeah wind is annoying, I don't know what my problem was. When I was watching it was fine, but as soon as I left it it played up....go figure??

Originally Posted by RickS

Looks nice to me too, Erik!

Cheers Rick

Originally Posted by Atmos

It is still reasonably deep at 6.5 hours and the colour is great
Yours looks a lot better resolved than mine with richer colour.

Thank Colin

Originally Posted by willik

It looks nice Erik not a easy target at the best of times
Martin.

Thanks Martin, feedback appreciated.