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17-06-2012, 08:31 PM
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Ngc 4725 & ngc 4712.
Hello all
A lovely little galaxy pairing in Coma Berenices.
Taken from Heaven's Mirror Observatory in the Sierras, this is an HaLRGB image consisting of 3:6:4:4:4 hours. Planewave 17", Apogee U16M and Astrodon filters.
http://www.martinpughastrophotograph...4725HaLRGB.jpg
Here is the full frame image which also contains NGC 4747 in the lower right. A lovely addition to the field, but kind of spoils the composition.
http://www.martinpughastrophotograph...aLRGB_Full.jpg
Thanks for looking
Martin
Last edited by Martin Pugh; 17-06-2012 at 08:45 PM.
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17-06-2012, 08:46 PM
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man i would love to have a reject like these  simply fantastic work
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17-06-2012, 08:57 PM
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Stunning as usual
I always enjoy your images
David
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17-06-2012, 09:01 PM
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That central big galaxy has superb colors and details. So smooth. 
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17-06-2012, 09:56 PM
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Ok, here I am in my observatory tonight having taken 150 monochrome 30 second galaxy images and then I see this. Seriously Martin your work is just sensational. If I can find another SN, my request is in.... please image the galaxy for me. Will let you know, soon hopefully.
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17-06-2012, 10:42 PM
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Sensational Martin. The detail is just mind boggling and the big star halo and that wispy spray of stars just visible. Fabulous.
Greg.
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17-06-2012, 11:10 PM
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I dare you to move to 'scope to Cronulla and still get the same results 
Technical excellence and a visual delight. Wonderful stuff Martin.
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18-06-2012, 12:20 AM
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Support your local RFS
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They are both wonderful images Martin.
I really liked seeing all those background galaxies as well.
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18-06-2012, 05:47 AM
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An amazing galaxy photo Martin.
Thanks.
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18-06-2012, 07:30 AM
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[QUOTE=Peter Ward;864785]I dare you to move to 'scope to Cronulla and still get the same results
From Cronulla you'd get an excellent shot of the "Ice Cream Nebula" as some kid drops his ice cream on your lens!
Greg.
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18-06-2012, 07:52 AM
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Amazing Martin. That CDK17 continues to impress.
Cheers
Steve
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18-06-2012, 08:49 AM
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Wow, that is very cool! Great going Martin.
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18-06-2012, 09:05 AM
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Lovely image. Great equipment makes for great images. Well that and quite a lot of skill. Very smooth image with excellent colour. Would like the same gear myself.
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18-06-2012, 09:11 AM
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Astounding and all the above comments.
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18-06-2012, 09:22 AM
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Perhaps your best galaxy image to date Martin...?
Lovely
Mike
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18-06-2012, 06:16 PM
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Thanks everyone.
Hey Mike - I would personally rate this as my 4th best galaxy behind M51 (which I love!), M81, M31 then this.
cheers
Martin
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18-06-2012, 06:30 PM
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OUTSTANDING Martin, an amazing detail on display here!
Clear skies
Marco
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18-06-2012, 06:36 PM
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This one is amazing
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19-06-2012, 09:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin Pugh
Thanks everyone.
Hey Mike - I would personally rate this as my 4th best galaxy behind M51 (which I love!), M81, M31 then this.
cheers
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Not for me, this latest image looks just so "real" probably because of the very fine detailed HII regions and less saturated colours..? I like the uncropped version best too
Still all top quality of course
Mike
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19-06-2012, 10:21 AM
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Superb as usual well worth a look
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