A try at NGC 1532.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Hi,

After seeing Steve's magnificent image of NGC 1532 I had to have a go at this spectacular galaxy.

I'm happy with the result even with only 74 minutes of data, certainly worth further imaging even with my basic setup.

8" F/4 astrograph HEQ pro 5 mount. Orion mini guider.

Unmodded canon 1100D, baader type III coma corrector.

19 x 2 minute subs ISO 6400 and 9 x 4 minute ISO 1600. Stacked in DSS, processed in PS Cs2.

Image cropped.

Also full frame.

Cheers,

Justin.

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

Nice one Justin. I'm working on this target too actually (currently at 520mins)

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by rmuhlack

Nice one Justin. I'm working on this target too actually (currently at 520mins)

Thanks Richard!

Can't wait to see the result from your modded setup.

Cheers,
Justin.

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

That's pretty good Justin! I would be well pleased with your effort.

Cheers

Steve

[RickS (Rick)]

Looks good, Justin!

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by Stevec35

That's pretty good Justin! I would be well pleased with your effort.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve!

It's a fascinating galaxy, quite surprised how it's come up.

Cheers,

Justin.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by RickS

Looks good, Justin!

Thanks Rick!

Cheers,

Justin.

[DJT (David)]

Nice one Justin. It's a fascinating object. Are you going back for more data? Would be interesting to see what you can squeeze out of your system.

[nebulosity. (Jo)]

That looks awesome Justin! Wow

Jo

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Excellent image Justin!

I must have a go at this one myself sometime. I didn't even know about it. Stellarium seems to have the size incorrect so I ignored it.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by DJT

Nice one Justin. It's a fascinating object. Are you going back for more data? Would be interesting to see what you can squeeze out of your system.

Thanks David!

Yep, hope to get more data next new moon.

Originally Posted by nebulosity.

That looks awesome Justin! Wow

Jo

Thanks Jo!

Originally Posted by cometcatcher

Excellent image Justin!

I must have a go at this one myself sometime. I didn't even know about it. Stellarium seems to have the size incorrect so I ignored it.

Thanks Kevin!

Yep, glad I had a go with this one.

Cheers,

Justin.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Great capture Justin, for me galaxy images are always cool to look at whether they are processing masterpieces from a mountain top or quick snaps with a basic setup like this one

Mike

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Great capture Justin, for me galaxy images are always cool to look at whether they are processing masterpieces from a mountain top or quick snaps with a basic setup like this one

Mike

Thanks Mike!

I was surprised how it came up with so little data.

Cheers,

Justin.

[atalas]

Not much data but still a very pleasing result Justin!well done again.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by atalas

Not much data but still a very pleasing result Justin!well done again.

Thanks Louie!.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Ross G]

Great capture Justin.

No object is too difficult for you!

Ross.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by Ross G

Great capture Justin.

No object is too difficult for you!

Ross.

Thanks Ross!

Got the dark skies, it would be a crime not to try the faint stuff.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Shiraz (Ray)]

top result Justin - excellent colour and detail.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by Shiraz

top result Justin - excellent colour and detail.

Thanks Ray!

Cheers,

Justin.