My 1st Galaxy - M101

[LostNSpace]

Even though i have been imaging for some months now this is the 1st time i have had some success when it comes to imaging a galaxy. Many previous attempts have ended in disappointment, its far from the best M101 you will see but for me its a start and so glad that i finally managed to get my 1st galaxy under my belt......

87 x 25 second subs @ ISO800, Stacked in DSS with Darks and Flats added, processed in PS E6.....

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Comments welcome and appreciated

Mark

[algol]

well you defo captured it, one ofthe guys on here can clean it up i bet, maybe CW when he arrives

[MartinB]

The arms are showing very nicely even on my awful work monitor. A nice clear M101, it's a tricky target.

I saw from your last post that you are colour blind which makes colour processing a tad tricky!! This image is a bit too magenta, just needs the red toning down a bit a may be a bit more green.

[LostNSpace]

Thanks Martin and yes, thats correct, i just to hope when processing that its close to the colour it should be, but i know that most times i will be well out.....

[MikeP]

Take no notice, it looks great to me but ...... I'm colour blind too.

MIke

[Beyond_Vision]

Looks like you have had very fruitful night with this and the other post you have made. My only comment would be as already stated by Martin would be the colour balance.

Regards

Kevin

[barkis]

You are doing brilliantly Mark. It is a bit of a handicap considering that image processing is so dependent on colour perception. I am certain you will get lots of help and advice if you want it.

Many very willing people on SGL who will gladly assist you.

You are getting some good data down, so you have no worry on that score.

That's a good M101, and no mistake.

Ron.

[Aza]

Nice one, for 25 second subs thats pretty amazing on M101.

I stuggled to see much with 6x5 minute subs on my attempt

[RobH]

A very good image Mark...colour's a little off as has been said but easy to fix and it doesn't detract from what is a very well executed image.

Cheers

Rob

[legion48]

Well done Mark, nice result there.

[LostNSpace]

Thanks all for your comments......

I can but try when it comes to processing the data to get the colour as close as it should be, advise is always appreciated.....

I did have another go at processing the image, now that i have had a few hours sleep, but to be honest i cannot tell whether it looks better or worse. It just looks a little brighter.... Followed Martins advise of toning down the red and adding a little green. (Wheres CW when you need him )

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Mark

[cygnusx1]

Hey Mark, , im so pleased your'e finally getting the hang of it!

I told you, it just take, time, time and more time, but eventually the results start coming through

[LostNSpace]

Thanks Legion.....

Thanks Kevin, i was beginning to think i would never get there you know, practice makes perfect so they say, even though i know i have a long way to go i am starting to head in the right direction.....Onwards and upwards

[Cloudwatcher]

It was the wife's birthday today so visiting rights were a bit restricted. However,in trying to catch up I discovered where this image of a couple of days ago belongs. So,Mark,for what it's worth a rather belated rework of your M101.

Parts of the galaxy arms seem to be missing from the image,either too faint or gone missing during earlier processing. Tried to bring out some of the misty bits but the result is a trade off as some of the stars are dimmed as a result but at least it's found it's home.

Cheers

CW

Click as usual.

[LostNSpace]

Yes i had noticed that CW, some of the arms are missing, i think the arms are just too faint.....I will be having a crack at M101 again sometime over the next few weeks taking a lot more subs, hopefully i`ll get a complete image next time

Thanks anyways for having a go at cleaning the image up for me

[algol]

nicely done again lost, and you too CW, saved the day again lol

[rawhead]

That's a cracking 1st galaxy shot

Nice one...