Arp 271 - Twin Galaxies in a Gravitational Embrace

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by astronobob

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

Hey, no wukkers Bob, glad you enjoyed it ..going back to an obscure Planetary next session me thinks ...

Mike

[TR (Terry)]

Very nice Mike. These galactic traffic accidents are very impressive to look at. But they happen so slooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooow. The final result would be so interesting to see.

Terry

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by TR

Very nice Mike. These galactic traffic accidents are very impressive to look at. But they happen so slooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooow. The final result would be so interesting to see.

Terry

A Time Lapse!...now that would be good...you got the time?

Thanks Mate

Mike

[Ryderscope (Rodney)]

Dame Edna's glasses indeed !
I can almost feel the tidal tug between the lenses.
Definitely a cool and colourful image and informative description

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Ryderscope

Dame Edna's glasses indeed !
I can almost feel the tidal tug between the lenses.
Definitely a cool and colourful image and informative description

Yeah, I can't help seeing things in deep sky objects, I think it is a disease?....luckily I don't see dead people

[Shiraz (Ray)]

another beautiful image Mike - amazing detail for what is and how far away.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Shiraz

another beautiful image Mike - amazing detail for what is and how far away.

Cheers Ray...hanging out to get out again...total rain and cloud over the new moon - greeeat

Mike

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Cheers Ron, I observed them through my 12" dob while I was out and I could clearly see the fat "T" or Lollipop shape.

Mike

Beautiful, large and bright in the 16" last night ,Mike.
Detail of spiral shape quite noticeable.
Cheers

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by astroron

Beautiful, large and bright in the 16" last night ,Mike.
Detail of spiral shape quite noticeable.
Cheers

Nice!

I love having the visual scope setup outside while the imaging scope is doing its thing inside the dome... and when it is a dark moonless night, the beer is cold and the coffee hot, well, it just magic

Mike

[Atmos (Colin)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Nice!

I love having the visual scope setup outside while the imaging scope is doing its thing inside the dome... and when it is a dark moonless night, the beer is cold and the coffee hot, well, it just magic

Mike

I can see the evil glint in his eyes Raining down here in Melbourne.. Nothing new there

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Atmos

I can see the evil glint in his eyes Raining down here in Melbourne.. Nothing new there

Looks like it's gunna be perfect here Sat and Sun night...aaand, of course, we have interstate visitors staying with us, don't we??

sigh............

Mike

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

I missed this one Mike; great capture and processing looks like a fairly challenging little target.

maybe you could convince your guests to atleast do one all nighter out at the obsy with you.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by rustigsmed

maybe you could convince your guests to atleast do one all nighter out at the obsy with you.

Cheers and yes did consider that but then I would be babysitting them instead of imaging, answering 100 questions blah blah blah, then they would get cold and start complaining especial the females .. so they'd have to drive out in a separate car so they could leave early, then they wouldn't be able to find their way back home in the dark again, then.... meah.. too difficult, probably just drink beer at home with them....Universe isn't going anywhere anytime soon

[Atmos (Colin)]

This can be the benefit of having your telescope in your backyard. Plus, if the weather ever turns bad you can just lock up and WALK back inside (yes, you can get inebriated) and not have to drive. Win win

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Atmos

This can be the benefit of having your telescope in your backyard. Plus, if the weather ever turns bad you can just lock up and WALK back inside (yes, you can get inebriated) and not have to drive. Win win

Yep, too true Col miss not having the scope out the back door...but love having dark skies just 30min drive away too and pubs and cafes downstairs...I kinda shouldnt complain really...

Mike

[Atmos (Colin)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Yep, too true Col miss not having the scope out the back door...but love having dark skies just 30min drive away too and pubs and cafes downstairs...I kinda shouldnt complain really...

Mike

Well I lost 40 minutes worth of subs due to the auto guider dropping out I work in 1 hour lots, after I press go I cannot go near it, even tip toeing around the scope causes the guide graph to go nuts!

[atalas]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Aaaah, Komikós...?

Mike

you guys crack me up sometimes!

Terrific work big guy

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Nice Mike :thumbs: I like the colours in the arms. Looks like you captured heaps of little background galaxies too.
Erik

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by atalas

you guys crack me up sometimes!

Terrific work big guy

Cheers Louie, gotta keep this endeavour fun mate

Originally Posted by E_ri_k

Nice Mike :thumbs: I like the colours in the arms. Looks like you captured heaps of little background galaxies too.
Erik

Cheers Erik, galaxies rule

Mike

[Fabiomax (Fabiomassimo)]

Mike the comparison is really amazing. Obviously there is a difference (not so large compared to the difference of diameters!) In terms of resolution. But what affects me is the depth limit reached for objects (such as small -galaxy presents) and for the widespread parts.
fantastic shot!
Fabiomax