Larger scale M 104

[roundycat]

somewhat surprised by a clear night last night so I had another go at M104. Did this one with the LX200 10" at f10 or 2500mm in spite of the wind trying to blow my obs roof off. Luckily it was from the NW so the open end was a bit sheltered. FWHM on the stars was varying wildly from 1.2 to 3 pix and guiding was being affected by the wind which was getting hold of the LX dew shield. I kept looking out to make sure the clouds hadn't arrived as showers were expected and sure enough the last time I looked out it was pouring with rain. End of session.

I mixed this 2500mm image with the previous one taken at around 1800mm. I was surprised the bigger image had any detail, so much was on the move. At least my flats work properly without the reducer. A total of 200m exposure.

Dennis

[CELESCOPE]

Another great shot of this Galaxy , i love this one and hopefully be able to get it soon when at Ipswich , excellent detail there Dennis,

Rog:)

[Psychobilly]

Thats a stunning image Dennis and another few faint fuzzies in the background as well...

Like the sepia look as well ... works a treat on this image.

Billy...

[Imahumanbeing]

Incredible picture! :)

[RichieJarvis]

Bootiful!

[Beyond_Vision]

Never mind about the fuzzies this is one giant fizzy flying saucer sweet

Great capture Dennis

[Tim]

Just gorgeous.

[barkis]

A superb image of a Galaxy edge on.

That dark dust lane is the special feature that makes it stand out.

And those clumps of star stuff that is so plain to see in the disc itself.

Ron.

[MartinB]

Phenomenal Sombrero

[RobH]

Really fine Dennis, and the processing is perfect.

You have caught the balance between the dust lanes and the core very nicely indeed.

Cheers

Rob

[froggy]

Great image. love the details.

Which camera did you use for guiding.

Vince

[MidnightSun]

Crackin' image as they say over your way !!

[roundycat]

thanks again guys, looks like the clear weather has gone again. I will concentrate on M63 and M97 when (if) it stops raining.

Vince, the LX was guided using a WO ZS80FD on top of the main scope, guide camera was an Atik16IC working through Maxim.

Dennis

[MikeD]

Stunning image of a stunning galaxy, this is going on the top of my to do list.

Mike.

[johnh]

This is my favourite galaxy after the Hubble image and you've captured it exquisitly with so much detail. JohnH.

[markcol]

Lovely image of a fantastic subject, Dennis.

Mark

[bazza]

Dennis, first class image.

You keep raising the bar!

How do you do it?!

Superb.

Barry.