NGC 1316 - The smoke screen galaxy (with core detail)

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by SkyViking

Hi Mike, some great detail you've captured there, and I really like the Hubble comparison. This galaxy seems to have a structure very similar to Centaurus A with the overlaying dust band, very interesting!. Thanks for posting this

I agree Rolf deffinitely some Cen A similarities there.

The HST comparison helps reveal the fine details.

Mike

[multiweb (Marc)]

Very cool field. I like the core comparison.

[jase (Jason)]

Well done Mike

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by multiweb

Very cool field. I like the core comparison.

Hi Marc, yeh it is the most unusual galaxy I have imaged that's for sure. The core reminds me of Cen A a bit...ah yes, that reminds me, have I shown you this image I did once.....

Originally Posted by jase

Well done Mike

Thanks Jase

[Paul Haese]

Such deep work from such a small aperture. Always interesting viewing you images Mike. Great admirer of you work and I often site your images when defending the accuracy of Takahashi mounts. Once again you have done justice to another object.

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Onya Mike - nice work!! You never dissappoint - love the Hubble comparison

Cheers, Marcus

[Fabiomax (Fabiomassimo)]

Really amazing details! it is a wonderful result have this kind of details with amatorial equipment.
Ciao,
Fabiomax

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Cheers boys

Just got back from an allnighter so blow me down and shiver me timbers... I should have a fresh image soon

Mike

[gregbradley]

2 clear nights in a row - we're being spoilt!

Greg.

[richardo (Rich)]

Hey Mike, nice close up crop from your last imaging foray.. showing some good structure.
I've never been a fan of Elliptical galaxies, well, due to their lack of dust and structure, but this is one for the exception.

Here's a bit of a write up which I think is quite interesting about this object.
http://www.noao.edu/noao/noaonews/jun95/art3.html

Nice to hear you got a couple of clear ones...
I'm hoping this beautiful day I'm having here will last the through the night

Look forward to your up and coming new image.

All the best
Rich