NGC 253 reframe

kinetic (Steve) · #1 23-08-2011, 03:23 PM

This is the first rough, quick process of 2 of 3 sets
done last night.
I rotated the camera from its usual E-W alignment to try and
frame this huge galaxy on the DSI II chip.
Looks reasonable...in the dark...on my work lappy...at 10 paces

FL 1524mm / 12" Newt / Baader IR

PS thanks to the ratbags in chat for the company too

Steve B.

atalas · #2 23-08-2011, 03:27 PM

Nice detail Steve....you'll just have to do a mosaic!

DavidU (Dave) · #3 23-08-2011, 05:06 PM

That's come up well, plenty of detail. A mosaic will be awesome.

Hagar (Doug) · #4 23-08-2011, 07:10 PM

Lovely detail Steve. But you only got half of it mate. You need a bigger CCD for sure.

kinetic (Steve) · #5 23-08-2011, 08:00 PM

Thanks guys, yep a mosaic is what I meant in my OP...

2nd set added. Only a rough go so far. A bit noisy overall , seeing
wasn't brilliant and I started set 1 when it was only 30 degrees up....oh yeah and
the focus was a little soft....excuses...but great to be imaging again.

Ross G · #6 23-08-2011, 10:12 PM

Great closeup with lots of detail Steve.

Thanks.

Ross.

Octane (Humayun) · #7 23-08-2011, 10:25 PM

Wow, hope you get a chance to add more to this. Possibly colour, too?

Was fun in chat.

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jase (Jason) · #8 23-08-2011, 11:58 PM

Excellent Steve. At the FL you are operating at, you sure pick out some great details. A mosaic of the target will really top it off. Just need to ensure you can match the stellar FWHM between the panels to get a seamless result. It should be a stunner. Well done.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #9 24-08-2011, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinetic

PS thanks to the ratbags in chat for the company too

Steve B.

Always a pleasure Steve.

We enjoy your company too.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #10 24-08-2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

Was fun in chat.

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It's always a special night when you join us H.