NGC2403

[alan4908]

I imaged the spiral galaxy NGC2403 during the infrequent clear skies during Dec/Jan.  Although it is relatively bright, I decided to go for a reasonably long exposure with my OSC.  Given the relatively wide field of view of my imaging set up and the relatively small size of the galaxy (23 x 12 arc minutes) I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of detail of the core but disappointed that the dust lanes and Ha regions didn't show up a little more.  Since I've now acquired a Ha filter and filter wheel,  I think I'll give it another reprocess when I acquire some Ha.  LIGHTS: 53 x 600s; DARKS: 30; BIAS: 100; LIGHTS:40.

 

Alan

 

[toxic]

very nice indeed

[alan4908]

Chris -  thanks for the comment.

Alan

[laudropb]

Nice detail captured and lovely natural looking colours.

[johnrt]

I'm working on this one myself currently, looks like you have captured some good detail there.

[alan4908]

Laudropb - thanks for the comment. 

Since I started using the excellent freeware program eXcalibrator for my colour calibration I've found the PS processing much easier.

Alan

[alan4908]

John - yes, I was happy about the detail in the core but not so happy about the dust lane situation - I'm not quite sure what I can do to improve this.  I don't use a UV/IR blocking filter at the moment, so I think I might try and see what happens if I put one of these in front of my OSC.

Alan

[Stephen Green]

Very nice image and detail

 Stephen

[alan4908]

Stephen - thanks for the comment

Alan

[Tom OD]

Pretty cool I really like this.

Tom.

[alan4908]

Thanks Tom !

Alan

[shallowskies]

That is tremendous.

[alan4908]

Thanks Dave - I'm not sure I'd go that far but yes, I also like the image !

Alan

[Starlight 1]

Nice pic ,  Do any one have a pic of this taking after 2011 to 2014 if so send me a pm please there is something I like to look at a bit moor, same way round it you can and CCD will be nice.

Thank

Les

[alan4908]

Les - thanks for the complement.

Alan

[Daniel-K]

i really like this galaxy. its set in really nice star field. look forward to seeing the HA version.