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02-06-2016, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
I think my resolution is about as good as any other good amateur shot out there (not taken with a big RC/CDK type on a 7000+ ft mountain in arc sec or better seeing that is) and probably even a little better than most..?  |
Yes, I'd agree with that. Just a shame that they're so small 
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02-06-2016, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RickS
Yes, I'd agree with that. Just a shame that they're so small |
Agreed, I probably do push the practical limits of my 12" F3.8 but well, ti's all I have and coupled with the H694 and the resulting 0.84"/pix I can generally still go for most small things reasonably successfully 
Mike
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02-06-2016, 06:36 PM
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Good one Mike. Stretching the Newt to the limit there. Good on you.
Greg.
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02-06-2016, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gregbradley
Good one Mike. Stretching the Newt to the limit there. Good on you.
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Cheers Greggles...well as they say, nothing ventured nothing gained  ...sure beats yet aaaanother shot of the Running Chicken  
Mike
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02-06-2016, 06:57 PM
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As requested by Sakib Rasool...here's a comparison with an image by the Gemini scope
Wonder if my lovely wife would agree to construction of an 8m class scope.....hmmm?
Mike
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02-06-2016, 07:01 PM
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Wonderful shot Mike. Fascinating galaxy interactions.
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02-06-2016, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
As requested by Sakib Rasool...here's a comparison with an image by the Gemini scope
Wonder if my lovely wife would agree to construction of an 8m class scope.....hmmm?
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Hi Mike,
Nice comparison.
You don't need an 8m scope -
you just need Peter's - Alluna RC16 - & a night of lucky seeing.
cheers
Allan
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02-06-2016, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by alpal
Hi Mike,
Nice comparison.
You don't need an 8m scope -
you just need Peter's - Alluna RC16 - & a night of lucky seeing.
cheers
Allan
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...aaah sigh, funny stuff...all good thanks, we do what we can
Mike
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02-06-2016, 07:34 PM
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Wonderful shot Mike. Fascinating galaxy interactions.
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Cheers Rob, it is a beaut pair huh?
Mike
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02-06-2016, 10:06 PM
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Nice comparison with Gemini! I'm still very impressed by what you guys manage to get on these small targets - this is another great view.
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02-06-2016, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by andyc
Nice comparison with Gemini! I'm still very impressed by what you guys manage to get on these small targets - this is another great view.
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Cheers Andy, it is good to do the less imaged objects, there are just soooo many 
Mike
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03-06-2016, 08:15 AM
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A very pretty, off-the-beaten-track image Mike. Shame about the bad seeing though. I haven't had any good seeing for months  . And of course it's cloudy & rainy near the new moon!
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03-06-2016, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by marc4darkskies
A very pretty, off-the-beaten-track image Mike. Shame about the bad seeing though. I haven't had any good seeing for months . And of course it's cloudy & rainy near the new moon! |
Cheers Marcus
The seeing wasn't exactly bad, just not ideal for a small pair of galaxies like this I guess....got spoiled by my last imaging conditions, should have targeted this pair then  Still, quite happy with the details that showed up regardless. This is posted at 100% res too, so hey, if it looks a little soft to you....just shrink it in your browser 
Yes 100% cloud and rain this weekend yaaaay...
Mike
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03-06-2016, 05:04 PM
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A great looking photo of a beautiful galaxy Mike.
I don't think I have seen this one before.
Good to see there are still photographers on this forum pushing the boundaries and imaging lesser known, more difficult objects.
Amazing capture!
Ross.
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03-06-2016, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross G
A great looking photo of a beautiful galaxy Mike.
I don't think I have seen this one before.
Good to see there are still photographers on this forum pushing the boundaries and imaging lesser known, more difficult objects.
Amazing capture!
Ross.
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03-06-2016, 07:58 PM
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Nice shot Mike! I love little interacting galaxies like these guys, my favourite subjects. If I'd know these guys were there near the sombrero I'd have been having a crack at them myself. Thanks for sharing.
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03-06-2016, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by codemonkey
Nice shot Mike! I love little interacting galaxies like these guys, my favourite subjects. If I'd know these guys were there near the sombrero I'd have been having a crack at them myself. Thanks for sharing.
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Yeah well, go for it mate! they are a challenging target
Mike
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05-06-2016, 06:03 AM
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Mike,
An incredible image and I love the comparison with the 8m Gemini scope... and that lovely lady from Moonee Ponds! I always admire your images and the colours that you manage to get - fantastic!
Do you still have Pavarotti singing while you image?
Cheers,
Mario
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05-06-2016, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by cybereye
Mike,
An incredible image and I love the comparison with the 8m Gemini scope... and that lovely lady from Moonee Ponds! I always admire your images and the colours that you manage to get - fantastic!
Do you still have Pavarotti singing while you image?
Cheers,
Mario
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Ah haaa! Thanks Muzza
I tend to do most of the singing out at the observatory myself Being over 100m from the house and many 100's of meters from the other neighbours, it is a great place to practice opera...with only dogs way in the distance to make howl  . For the record, the quality of my sound generally improves linearly with each glass of beer...up to about 5 or 6 glasses..after that it probably starts to deteriorate rapidly ...but by then I have to think carefully when I climb the stairs and hunch in and out of the dome door.... 
Vincero!
Mike
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05-06-2016, 11:27 PM
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Dame Edna is not very particular about colors - he/she just good for the laughs 
What a classic target to Image & show, Michael.
Not sure why it hasn't been done much either now you mention - wouldn't mind having a go at this one day !
Nice work, capture and result again and thanx for bringing this pair to our attention the galaxies and Dame 
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