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29-08-2008, 05:04 PM
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NGC 6744 in Pavo
Hello all
not posted or produced in a while....I completely upset my set up by adding an FSQ 106 and Proline 16803 on top and it hasnt worked right since.
Anyway, data for this image has been collected over 2 months and comprises a total of 24 hours LRGB.
I dunno why, but this proved very difficult to process and The Sky/CCDSOFT simply refuse to plate solve this part of space?!
12.5" RC, STL11K, AO-L, PME.
thanks for looking
Martin
http://www.martinpughastrophotograph...GC6744LRGB.jpg
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29-08-2008, 05:24 PM
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I've got a Sirius eye !
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Lovely looking galaxy Martin, spiral arms are really well defined and rich in detail.
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29-08-2008, 05:33 PM
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Quietly watching
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no doubt about it, simply a beautiful image. Superb Martin
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29-08-2008, 06:20 PM
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ze frogginator
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 That is mind blowing! So much details and depth. Colours are superb. Speechless...
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29-08-2008, 06:38 PM
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Highest Observatory in Oz
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You have produced a great close-up of this galaxy Martin. The central area particularly looks good with plenty of natural looking detail, a real swirling effect and detail visible right into the core - nice.
Mike
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29-08-2008, 06:45 PM
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Ya rotten mongrel!
That's what I've been planning for a couple of months now, but the weather has intervened. Now I have an excellent yardstick to go by, doubt that I'll be able to get that much detail, but I'll try.
Great image Martin, I hope you've submitted it to APOD.
Cheers
Stuart
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29-08-2008, 06:49 PM
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WOW - that is truly spectacular. 
Great capture and excellent processing - it looks great to my eyes.
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29-08-2008, 07:12 PM
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Star Struck
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Absolutely stunning Martin, the detail in the inner core and outer spiral arms is amazing.
Please send it to APOD.
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29-08-2008, 07:48 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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That surely must be the best ground based NGC6744 ever produced? Absolutely stunning detail with superb processing, producing a very pleasing and natural look.
Cheers
Dennis
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29-08-2008, 11:58 PM
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Thanks chaps
glad you liked it.
cheers and clear skies
Martin
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30-08-2008, 07:53 AM
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Amongst the stars
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Wow! Thats really detailed and deep!
Excellent work Martin!
cheers
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30-08-2008, 08:41 AM
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Every photon is sacred !
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Definately demonstrates that eternal difference between a "quicky" and an "all nighter". Still, as always, the package helps.
Seriously, great image well worth the time invested.
Well done
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30-08-2008, 09:14 AM
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Clear Skys and Open Road
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Wow, fantastic image Martin. very spectacular, something to be proud of.
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30-08-2008, 10:01 AM
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Tech Guru
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Simply wow!
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30-08-2008, 10:23 AM
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Barb and David
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Have to agree with Dennis as being the best ground based image of this object we have seen.
The detail and clarity of the central core is stunning Martin.
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30-08-2008, 10:42 AM
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Very nice!!!
regards,CS
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30-08-2008, 11:25 AM
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A wonderful example of what patience care and experience can produce. Simply Beautiful.
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30-08-2008, 11:38 AM
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Widefield wuss
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis
That surely must be the best ground based NGC6744 ever produced?
Dennis
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I must agree with Dennis on that... What an incredible shot! Rivaling some of hubbles images in terms of detail and quality.. Very very nice.
Well done.
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30-08-2008, 02:39 PM
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The Observologist
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Hi Martin & All,
Gosh that's a lovely image -- congratulations and very well done indeed!
Best,
Les D
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30-08-2008, 06:08 PM
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Hello all
I am very pleased and appreciative of all the feedback.
many thanks
Martin
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