NGC5982,5985 and 5981

[derrickf]

This attractive triplet of galaxies was captured over multiple nights - generally exasperating conditions meant that many of the subs were taken through mist/fog and about half of them with a >40% illuminated moon. Pixinsight handled the resulting complex gradients in the stacked images pretty well, I think. Because of the mist and moonlight there were not only significant gradients but the background sky level in individual subs with the same filter ranged from 500 to 2500ADU so the control afforded by PI's image integration process was very helpful.

Details: 12" RC at F/8 on Mesu200, Atik383L+, EFW2 and Atik OAG+LodestarX2
L=11 x 600s unbinned
R=G=B=7 x 600s each filter, binnned 2x2

Despite the relatively small amount of data I was able to collect and the poor conditions, I am reasonably pleased with the result - NGC5985 (the topmost spiral galaxy) is one of my favourite small spirals and there are dozens of tiny, faint background galaxies in the field. If you click on the image in the post you can see a larger version of the image by clicking on the fullsize button.

Derrick
 

[Tinker1947]

I like the image would be nice framed and wall mounted.......well done.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Very nice. I counted at least 8 other fuzzies in that show, besides the obvious threesome

[theastrodragon]

There's a load of detail in there for a relatively short exposure time!

I've always liked this triplet, three completely different galaxy types, and your image shows them off beautifully

[Astroscot2]

I really like this trio, great image !

[laudropb]

Terrific image. Detail and colours are very nice.

[morimarty]

Thats a superb image Derrick, one to be proud of.

[kendg]

Wonderful image.

 

Thanks

[derrickf]

Thanks all for taking the time to comment.

Derrick