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08-04-2011, 06:16 PM
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Location: Italy - Turin
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A Whirlpool in the sky
A greeting to all
This moon for me has been very prolific, and perhaps this weekend remains to be exploited  . Also because of a very unusual weather at this time in Italy, where I skied until two weeks ago there are now 25 ° C and a nice high pressure as if it were summer  .
Despite the annoying wind that ruined the roundness of the stars  , I was able to photograph this beautiful galaxy, M51 with its companion collide:
http://www.starkeeper.it/M51RC.htm
Not being able to go further with the details I cared very much part of the colors by trying a new method based on the teachings of the great Adam Block.
To you the result for the comments.
Thanks for looking.
Ciao,
Leo
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08-04-2011, 06:20 PM
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Leonardo,
Once again, WOW!
Absolutely superb colour, contrast; excellent processing.
You have done this beautiful galaxy very proud.
Love your work!
H
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08-04-2011, 06:25 PM
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That is an awesome shot! Lovely colours. Well done. 
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08-04-2011, 06:32 PM
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Fascinating and beautiful. A wonderful image from all perspectives. Thanks for posting
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08-04-2011, 07:15 PM
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Mostly harmless...
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Bravo! Just stunning Leo. The colours are just so rich and engaging however you've managed to get there.
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09-04-2011, 03:42 PM
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Lovely image. Some resident noise in the larger resolution image but the detail of the galaxy is fantastic. Well done, even with the wind affected stars.
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09-04-2011, 04:05 PM
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No More Infinities
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Fantastic shot...great detail in both galaxies 
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10-04-2011, 12:05 AM
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Hi Leonardo, incredible image for an 8" scope, colors are as rich as they can get and overall details are amazing. Pity the wind didn't help you, nevertheless I don't see the image was so much effected. Looking at very tiny details, perhaps the stars' core could be a tad less bright to better blend in the picture. But this is just a note at the edge, this remain perhaps the best M51 image ever taken with a telescope in this class if not higher.
Bravo!
Ciao
Marco
Last edited by marco; 10-04-2011 at 09:57 PM.
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10-04-2011, 01:31 AM
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Mostly harmless...
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Your website is a credit to you too Leo - thanks for taking the time to put it together. A wonderful insight into another way of life near those beautiful alps.
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10-04-2011, 09:22 AM
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Support your local RFS
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Wonderful image Leo.
Fantastic colour and detail.
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10-04-2011, 11:09 AM
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This is another very lovely Galaxy beautifully imaged.
Well done.
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10-04-2011, 04:42 PM
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Best I have seen!
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10-04-2011, 04:57 PM
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Wow, that is wonderful, vibrant, absolutely outstanding. Thanks for the view Leo. All the best.
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10-04-2011, 06:05 PM
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A m a z i n g !
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10-04-2011, 06:38 PM
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Amazing image, the starburst in the galaxy arms really shown well and detail in the fuzzies.
John.
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11-04-2011, 03:35 AM
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Thank you to everyone for the wonderful comments you have written and for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the photo but I am also happy to share because I think it could be for all one of the greatest joys for our hobby.
Marco the telescope is a 10" .... the rest has made sky of these beloved Alps (special thanks to you Rob) . If someone of you travel to north Italy let me know ... 
Greetings to all ...
Leo
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11-04-2011, 03:50 AM
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Yes, for noise and stars very stretch,but galaxy and faint material is really great!! Fantastic I don't have any wrods more!!
Bravissimo,
Fabiomax
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11-04-2011, 06:21 AM
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Wow, what a fantastic image. A real eye-popper! 
Well done Leo, superb!
This is now IOTW.
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11-04-2011, 05:52 PM
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Thanks Iceman, I'm really honored about the IOTW .... many thanks to all the staff of IceInSpace.
Ciao,
Leo
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11-04-2011, 06:05 PM
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Ripper Leo!
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