Messier 100 Spiral Galaxy

bluescope · #1 30-04-2009, 02:36 PM

Hi All

I did this image the same night as the Tarantula in my previous posting.

I really like the flat plate looking galaxy to the left of M100 ... don't know what it is. If anyone knows, and I'm sure someone will, let me know.

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ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #2 30-04-2009, 02:47 PM

Hi Steve,

Nice image. The edge on spiral galaxy is NGC 4312. It's about Mag 12 and not a difficult visual target from good skies in medium (>10") aperture.

Cheers,
John B

bluescope · #3 30-04-2009, 02:52 PM

Thanks John ... that was quick ! Glad you like the shot !

multiweb (Marc) · #4 01-05-2009, 08:37 AM

Very nice details in the face on spiral. Cool

Ric · #5 01-05-2009, 09:38 AM

Great image Steve, the fainter galaxies around the spiral really set it of nicely.

A very clear and detailed image as well.

cheers

bluescope · #6 01-05-2009, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by multiweb

Very nice details in the face on spiral. Cool

Cheers Marc !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric

Great image Steve, the fainter galaxies around the spiral really set it of nicely.

A very clear and detailed image as well.

cheers

Yeah Ric ... it's good to have those fainter galaxies around ... gives a bit of extra interest.

astroron (Ron) · #7 01-05-2009, 03:49 PM

Nice shot Steve

I was looking at M100 and NGC 4312 at the Barambah Dark Sky camp last weekend, your photo brought back the memories of a great weekends observing.
In the 16" with a wide field eyepiece they make a fine pair

Thanks for posting

bluescope · #8 01-05-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astroron

Nice shot Steve

I was looking at M100 and NGC 4312 at the Barambah Dark Sky camp last weekend, your photo brought back the memories of a great weekends observing.
In the 16" with a wide field eyepiece they make a fine pair

Thanks for posting

I'm glad it struck a chord with you Ron !

spearo (Frank) · #9 01-05-2009, 09:13 PM

good one
well done
frank

bluescope · #10 01-05-2009, 09:52 PM

Thanks again Frank !

Hagar (Doug) · #11 01-05-2009, 10:23 PM

Nice detail Steve but it all looks a little purple.

bluescope · #12 01-05-2009, 10:45 PM

I think you were right Doug ... bloody LCD's ... look at them one way and then look at them again at a slightly different angle and everything looks different

Anyway I've adjusted and reposted the image ... I think it's a bit better now ... but then again I've just moved my head ... ooooops

Chippy (Nick) · #13 02-05-2009, 02:11 AM

I love it. Well done!

bluescope · #14 02-05-2009, 03:27 AM

Glad you like it Nick !

peter_4059 (Peter) · #15 02-05-2009, 09:01 AM

Great image Steve. There's quite a few small galaxies in there.

Peter

bluescope · #16 02-05-2009, 01:31 PM

Yes Peter there are a few fuzzies in the frame ... thanks !