Galaxy NGC 1232 and possible "jet" now with UK Schmidt comparison to confirm the jet

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

This amazing looking galaxy is in Eridanus and while not that big at 7' X 6' shows plenty of intricate arms and HII regions...seeing was only average, some good seeing would have helped (of course)

All done in a single nights imaging...also, no darks, no flats and no gradient removal was performed in the processing of this image, I'm in heaven

I could see a faint extension in the colour version and sure enough when stretched it looks awfully like a star jet, similar to those emanating from NGC 1097 only even fainter..?

NGC 1232

Possible Jet

Comparison with Deep UK Schmidt amplified image

Full Frame

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Nicely done as usual Mike. Pretty good for one night. As a matter of interest NGC 1232 was the first light object for the first Keck 400" telescope.

Cheers

Steve

[gregbradley]

Wow, love it.

I also am in the process of processing an image of this. I have more hours than yours and I am very impressed with the depth of your image.

Nicely done. I have a Trius coming in a week or so as well.

Greg.

[renormalised (Carl)]

Nice piccies, Mike

Hmmm...if there is a jet there, it's awfully faint. But there maybe a hint of something in the pic.

[RickS (Rick)]

Lovely little galaxy, Mike, and a great result in one night!

There's a strange curved artifact at the pointy end of the arrow in the inverted image. It's not a fragment of the S-bend is it?

Cheers,
Rick.

[Lee]

That's a great result Mike....and a spectacular spiral...

[Paul Haese]

Nice image for one nights data, background colour is lovely neutral grey. I like that. It could do with more data though. Mega up dude.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Thanks for having a look boys

Yeeees I see that small hairlike structure Rick...veeery interesting..I wonder what it is the S-Bend has a crack

Greg - Yes the SX camera is a dream to use and the data is a breeze to process

Yeah the suspect jet like feature is faint but it's there...?

Ah Paulie.. soon to be "Mr Mega" ....I think it's a fetish with you never talk to Martin again

Yes Lee it is a beaut spiral indeed

Mike

[multiweb (Marc)]

Really cool galaxy. Interesting structure. I can see the jet sort of. That little bit on top of the spiral arm reminds me of M51.

[cybereye (Mario)]

Mike,

Love your work!

IMO, galaxies will always "trump" nebs...or is that a "scopa"?

Great image,

Cheers,
Mario

[naskies (Dave)]

Lovely work, Mike!

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Superb image, Mike

[Ross G]

A beautiful widefield galaxy photo Mike.

Sparkling detail and I love the colours.

Your recent galaxy photos are becoming a nice catalogue.

Ross.

[alpal]

A top photo Mike.
I checked some other images & couldn't see any jet either.

[LewisM]

Is that a PN or a distant GX above the dwarf companion GX (to the left of the brightest star). Slightly red tint.

Good image Sidonio, very good.

[marco (Marco Lorenzi)]

As usual a neat flawlessly image, perfectly balanced with lovely natural ground.. Great work Mike

Cheers
Marco

[Shiraz (Ray)]

that is a great image Mike... spectacular object and excellent detail. regards Ray

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Lovely! Churning out some mighty fine galaxy images lately Mike!

Cheers, Marcus

[Rex]

Beautifully done Mike.

[DavidU (Dave)]

Great image.
Possible cause of jet
http://scitechdaily.com/chandra-disc...into-ngc-1232/