Ok kokay, here's a galaxy in fact three, all having a little dance
At 160 Million Ltyrs, the two spirals NGC 6769 and 6770 are very small galaxies on the sky, each measuring only about 2' in size so it was a real test of the resolution of the new system. The seeing varied across the 4+ hrs of Lum but at times it was actually pretty good too, so hallelujah .
Well done Mike,nice image.
Brendon Downs (Thunderchildobs) found his first supernova in Ngc6769 about 10 years ago.
I observe this group quite a lot when it is favourable in our sky.
I must admit I have never heard this group called the devils eyes before
Cheers
Wow, you have more detail within the galaxies than the VLT - fantastic!
Mario
Cheers Mario, yes, I was very happy to see the detail coming down, with OAG, small pixels and no bloody wind not to mention no darks or flats, I'm in heaven
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Originally Posted by PRejto
Mike! Another great image from your super setup. Of course it's the way that you use your kit that is so impressive...
Peter
Thanks Peter..it isn't that hard really
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Well done Mike,nice image.
Brendon Downs (Thunderchildobs) found his first supernova in Ngc6769 about 10 years ago.
I observe this group quite a lot when it is favourable in our sky.
I must admit I have never heard this group called the devils eyes before
Cheers
Cheers Ron, I saw the reference to Devils Mask in the press release for that VLT image
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Great image, I like indeed.
Seriously impressed with the comparisons as well.
Thnaks David, yes my comparisons raise the ire of some but meah, it's just good to see what I am actually picking up, provides some reference I guess
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Top image, Mike!
Cheers Larry
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Top pics.Have you done M74 with the SN yet?
No, only just found out about it actually but food for thought...
Great work, Mike. Your seeing must have been fantastic as the resolution can be likened to that of a 24" scope, a la Capella Observatory. Incredible detail. At the fast light gathering focal ratio you are operating at, is there a reason why you didn't pick up the 'bridge' between NGC6769 and NGC6771? Actually there is an even fainter arc reaching back around to NGC6770 too but suspect that would be more of a challenge requiring uber data, and finally darks and flats . Its present in the AAO plate if you want to take a squiz. Good to see something new. A breeze of fresh air. Well done.
Thnaks H, yes seeing background galaxies always makes an image I recon
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Top work Mike.
It looks in some ways better than the VLT.
Yeah..? Cool
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Thanks Mike, I suppose when you have 8.2 meter telescopes to play with, you can name almost anything you like
Cheers
Wonder what would happen if they imaged the Rosette
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Great work Mike. You have to be happy with the resolution. 0.84 arcsec/px I gather - looking forward to the future exploits of this rig.
Hi Rob, yes very happy so far and I am looking forward to every clear night now, even if windy
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Nice work Mike. Not one I've seen before, and your galaxy detail compares well with the VLT pic.
Chris
Cheers Chris and yes it isn't imaged much at all, surprising really.
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Excellent. I tempted to have a go too now.
Glad you liked it Fred
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Really clear close up. Tiny indeed. Great details and colours.
Thanks Marc
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Like I do.
Great work, Mike. Your seeing must have been fantastic as the resolution can be likened to that of a 24" scope, a la Capella Observatory. Incredible detail. At the fast light gathering focal ratio you are operating at, is there a reason why you didn't pick up the 'bridge' between NGC6769 and NGC6771? Actually there is an even fainter arc reaching back around to NGC6770 too but suspect that would be more of a challenge requiring uber data, and finally darks and flats . Its present in the AAO plate if you want to take a squiz. Good to see something new. A breeze of fresh air. Well done.
Thanks Jase Regarding the faint arcs and bridges, I can see the bridge between NGC 6769 and 6771 in the colour shot (actually it connects all 3 galaxies) but the much fainter and longer arc between NGC 6771 and NGC 6770 requires some stretching and contrast enhancement
well yeah, that's actually pretty darn good.
the promise of the 694 systems was that they should be able to produce a good image of a faint fuzzy in one night - looks like they can do it very nicely with a dark site. Regards ray
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in fact three, all having a little dance 
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not to mention no darks or flats, I'm in heaven 
(actually it connects all 3 galaxies) but the much fainter and longer arc between NGC 6771 and NGC 6770 requires some 
