marcoverstraaten Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I'm not too sure about this image. Collimation wasn't perfect and as a result I had to "fix" it...... Nevertheless a lot of time was involved here, so it would be a waste not to use it. I sure need some extra time on the stars......What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I think it's stunning.A very natural looking result, the Ha has worked well and I love the dust lane colour and detail.Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperySquid Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Absolutely amzing image! The depth in the core gives the image an almost 3 dimensional feel to it! Well done and a round of applause Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Exceptional.Can't add anything more, can't fault it! Detail right into the core which to me is more important than the stars (too much lum would result in larger/stronger defraction lines).If I was to be really picky (and I mean really), I'd look at just adding a little more detail in the core saturation area. If you follow the core arm out from the centre as it loops up towards the 12 o'clock position - it's that section I'd look to enhance the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 The standard of images on this forum recently is ridiculous! That's truly spectacular. The dust lanes into the core look superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyond_Vision Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Really beautiful image which has a real 3D quality to itRegardsKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsR Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Wow I will pick my jaw off the floor soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7331 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Outstanding Marco. Absolutely stunning. My girlfriend just said "Wow! Is that one of yours?" to which I replied "I wish..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilius Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 The standard of images on this forum recently is ridiculous! That's truly spectacular. The dust lanes into the core look superb!I've been gobsmacked since I joined this forum last year and second your motion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_t Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Such a fabulous 3D appearance, top quality imaging indeed!Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollypenrice Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Very impressive image with serious resolution and strong but sensitive colour. Often you see images which are not making the most of big scopes. Not this time! Detail right into the core, too, which is tough on M81. Your style is what the French call 'hard' but that is just a matter of taste. Maybe turn the image to make more of the long side of your chip?Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 What a beautiful pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoverstraaten Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Thanx guys!Maybe turn the image to make more of the long side of your chipYou are so right......Laziness.... focus was ok, alignment was ok (spikes, hor/vert), nice calibration for autoguiding, just "did" another object. Didn't think M81 would drop off the CCD though! It did! It's huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollypenrice Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Thanx guys!You are so right......Laziness.... focus was ok, alignment was ok (spikes, hor/vert), nice calibration for autoguiding, just "did" another object. Didn't think M81 would drop off the CCD though! It did! It's huge!Yes, that is the great thing about imaging though, getting to see more and more. You are a victim of your own sucess here!Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Maybe turn the image to make more of the long side of your chip?Only problem there is you loose the artistic feel/composition if every image is horizontal. M104 (Sombrero) is one that everyone seems to image flat but it looks better at an angle in my opinion - same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywatcher1701 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Very nice image, keep up the great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoverstraaten Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 True. I think a galaxy should be tilted a bit to give it that "floating in universe" look. But I also want to align the spikes or horizontal or in 45 degrees angle. Otherwise the spikes distract too much from the image itself. ( I have the urge to tilt my head lookin' at it ).In this image it was laziness........ a 45 degree tilt would be perfect here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroimpulse Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Exceptional! Can't add to what's been said.It's stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 What a beauty!! 3D like water down the plug hole ! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Takahashi Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Wow, unbelievable resolution! fantastic image I have never seen anything better produced here under the sky's of the Netherland! Once again words fail me...WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroLuke Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Stunning image, really!!I am thinking. Is it possible to zoom all the way into the red areas in the galaxy and see what it looks like with an amateur telescope? Or do you need a telescope like hubble to do stuff like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weebz Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudbuster Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 WOW!...it's pictures such as this that inspire people to take up astronomy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmrris Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Nice photo well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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