M83

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

It has taken me 2 weeks to finish this image of M83. Between the smoke, cloud, and heavy dew, I have 3.5 Hour's of data. 15 minute exposures with the QHY10, guided with the ONAG through the RC10.

Processed in PI and CS5.

I was going for a deeper exposure, but the smoke from the local burn-off's made it too hard.

I am really happy with it, and the processing. Any tips on anything I could have done different maybe?

Erik

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Looks really good to me, Erik!

[alpal]

That's a beautiful image - well done.

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

Well i'd be ecstatic if that was my image. well done!

You've given me something to aim towards with my own rendition of M83 now too

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by E_ri_k

I am really happy with it, and the processing. Any tips on anything I could have done different maybe?

Erik

You should be ... and the only tip I'd give is the background is very blue, this is not bad or anything but might be worth a tweak

Great job!

Mike

[multiweb (Marc)]

Superb shot Erik. Really well done.

[Lee]

Fantastic result, I'd be very happy if it were mine.....

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Thank you all! Feels good to get an image up her again!

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

You should be ... and the only tip I'd give is the background is very blue, this is not bad or anything but might be worth a tweak

Great job!

Mike

Thanks Mike, yeah I know it's a bit on the blue side. I had two versions going in PS where I removed the blue, but it started to look funny. You know when you stare at two similar images for so long......I'll have another play with it.

Originally Posted by rmuhlack

Well i'd be ecstatic if that was my image. well done!

You've given me something to aim towards with my own rendition of M83 now too

Thank you. I saw your version this morning and really liked it, well done also!

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Since the cloud rolled in, I decided to do a bit of a repro, removed a bit of noise, and darkened the background a tad.

I have noticed quite a few faint background galaxies. I have seen the two bright ones on the right before, but does anyone know where I can find what the others are?

Erik

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

great work Erik!

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Very nice job Erik!

Cheers, Marcus

[Larryp (Laurie)]

That's a beautiful image, Erik

[ChrisM]

Originally Posted by E_ri_k

I have noticed quite a few faint background galaxies. I have seen the two bright ones on the right before, but does anyone know where I can find what the others are?

Erik

Erik, nice image with lots of detail brought out - it looks almost 3D.

To identify the galaxies, you could try SIMBAD, but you will find that it lists far more than you bargained on.

Chris

[Rigel003 (Graeme)]

Very nice capture and well processed with sharp detail and a clear colour differentiation between the galaxy core, the arms and the HII regions.it does seem to have a slight bluish cast overall.

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Thanks again guys

Originally Posted by ChrisM

Erik, nice image with lots of detail brought out - it looks almost 3D.

To identify the galaxies, you could try SIMBAD, but you will find that it lists far more than you bargained on.

Chris

Thanks Chris. I'll look it up and check it out.
Erik