M106 first edit

[PNJ]

M106

imaged under bright moon and hazy sky.  

Celestron 8 inch edge hd and QSI 583

Paul J

[PNJ]

Image details.

12 x 10 mins Lum, and 8 x 5 min each RGB.    I know the galaxy has a amber core, but was surprised at the colour combo, tried re-calibrating but just get a reddish or yellowish result.

It could of been the conditions i was imaging under that effected the colour subs, seems to lack blue in my opinion,   What does everyone think !

I was using Baader filters, but might go back to my Astrodon filters.

And of course a lot longer subs i suspect, especially to try bring out spiral arms.   I did do a 30 min sub before cloud cover came in and the 30 min sub looked a lot better.

Comments welcome

Paul J

[Daniel-K]

i think its a good image definitely on the right track . the only thing i would say is that the image seems too dark other than that i think it would be a fine image

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Nice capture, especially given the conditions

[twintin]

Looks good on my ipad screen

[sologuitarist61]

Looking good so far - looking forward to the final edit!