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26-05-2012, 07:47 PM
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Bode's Nebula (M81)
Hi folks
this image should have been finished prior to my recent M51, but I have been unable to reveal Arp's Loop, despite many hours of exposure, without adding significant noise. This really ruined the image, so the version here crops that out. I will now have to wait until next season to get an extra 10-15 hours to do it justice. I do have a version showing it, but as I say, it spoils the fine data in the main galaxy.
http://www.martinpughastrophotograph...LRGB-Final.jpg
Acquired from Heaven's Mirror Observatory in the Sierra Nevada, this is a HaLRGB image comprising 7hrs 40mins:9hrs 40:4:4:4 hours.
Hope you like it as much as M51
Cheers and thanks for checking it out
Martin
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26-05-2012, 07:50 PM
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Simply sensational.
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26-05-2012, 07:59 PM
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Top shelf stuff Martin. Superb seeing, optics, camera and processing....nice to see it so skillfully put together 
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26-05-2012, 08:40 PM
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Mostly harmless...
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I'm not worthy......
 
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26-05-2012, 08:48 PM
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Don't really think anyone is worthy!
It's amazing what can be achieved, and still we miss what we're after.
Lovely work Martin!
Darren
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26-05-2012, 08:51 PM
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Very rich and detailed
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26-05-2012, 09:02 PM
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Stunning !
Detailes , tracking colour
Can't say much more
David
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26-05-2012, 09:31 PM
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Galaxy Hunting
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What can one say except WOW Just simply beautiful as always.
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26-05-2012, 09:32 PM
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Wow, I marvel at your ability. Top view Martin, thanks.
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26-05-2012, 09:52 PM
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WOW Martin,just sensational
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26-05-2012, 10:04 PM
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Thanks folks. Glad you liked it.
Martin
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26-05-2012, 10:24 PM
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far out, that is astounding ! ! ! !
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26-05-2012, 11:03 PM
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Loving all the images you're posting lately. Real treat for us mere mortals. 
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26-05-2012, 11:34 PM
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Wow, so clean and crisp!
Played 'spot the galaxies' with this one.
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26-05-2012, 11:44 PM
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Fantastic image! Thanks for sharing it.
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27-05-2012, 12:08 AM
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Sublime 
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27-05-2012, 12:18 AM
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Wow - that's great.
Shows us what the CDK17 can do.
Must be fun to obtain data like that.
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27-05-2012, 02:36 AM
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Well Martin, after seeing your latest work, you can teach Adam Block a few things about image processing. LOL These are simply wonderful and you have the processing nailed!
jg
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27-05-2012, 08:29 AM
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Another world class image Martin. I agree with John the processing is divine.
Greg.
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27-05-2012, 12:46 PM
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Thanks very much.
Oh to have a 32" scope atop of a mountain to play with daily!
stlll, 17" at f6.8 under great seeing is a formidable weapon.
cheers
Martin
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