The Antennae Galaxies

[xelasnave]

The Antennae Galaxies (also known as NGC 4038/NGC 4039 or Caldwell 60/Caldwell 61) are a pair of interacting galaxies in the constellation Corvus.
Apparent size (V): 5.2′ × 3.1′ / 3.1′ × 1.6′
Distance: 45 Mly / 65 Mly
Size: 500,000 ly (150 kpc) (from WIKI)

3 hours of data via Askar rig and still sorting things out and so happy to have a result. Big crop and not sure about the colour.



alex

[Dave882 (David)]

That’s fantastic Alex! Gotta be so happy with that one the detail and depth is amazing! Well done!!

[xelasnave]

Thanks David you are very kind but I certainly am happy with the Askar and the ZWO mount and OAG as it is far better than my other rigs.
Alex

[AstroViking (Steve)]

Hiya Alex,

Well done for a 'settling in' run of your new rig. A few more hours of data (and a bit less green) and you'll be giving StrongManMike a run for his money...

Can't wait to see how this one turns out.

Cheers,
V

[xelasnave]

Originally Posted by AstroViking

Hiya Alex,

Well done for a 'settling in' run of your new rig. A few more hours of data (and a bit less green) and you'll be giving StrongManMike a run for his money...

Can't wait to see how this one turns out.

Cheers,
V

Thanks for your kind and encouraging comments Steve...probably that's it for this one but who knows...

Alex

[Startrek (Martin)]

Alex,
That’s an excellent image with some nicely resolved detail
Well done indeed
What length subs ?
Guided or unguided ?
Colour is green but more importantly under your eyes it’s probably fine
Cheers
Martin

[xelasnave]

Originally Posted by Startrek

Alex,
That’s an excellent image with some nicely resolved detail
Well done indeed
What length subs ?
Guided or unguided ?
Colour is green but more importantly under your eyes it’s probably fine
Cheers
Martin

Thank you very much Martin.
Subs 120 seconds.
OAG with ZWO mini dithered every fifth sub plus dark frames but no flats.
I try to fix the colour but have given up worrying too much while I get other things working.
Thanks again.

Alex

[oska (John)]

Fantastic Alex, great result. I'm glad you're having fun with the new kit.

[Doogs38 (Alex)]

Thats a great result, Alex. I had thought this target too faint to have a crack at - you've proven me wrong ... thanks! Alex

[carlstronomy (Carl)]

Very nice, always love to see something new. Thanks for sharing.

[xelasnave]

Thanks everyone.
Alex

[Bodon (Steve)]

Thats a really interesting photo. Nice!