Hercules Cluster (Abell 2151)

[alan4908]

The Hercules Cluster (Abell 2151) consists of about 200 galaxies, most have spiral designs although some elliptical structures are also present. Interestingly, many of the galaxies appear to be interacting. The blue tints indicate star formation and are mainly associated with spiral galaxies, whilst the reddish/yellow glows are associated with older stellar populations.

This LRGB image represents about 9 hours integration time and was taken with my Esprit 150.

Alan

Abell 2151

Abell 2151 (annotated)

LIGHTS: L:17, R:12, G:10, B:14 x 600s all at -20C.

[windjammer]

tremendous!

[Paul M]

That's magnificent. Excellent result!

 

[WolfieGlos]

Wow, great image!

[Rodd]

Nice!!  My benchmark is ngc 6050, which I think is an amazing horse shoe of interacting galaxies. I processed the Hubble data and can’t wait to go for it.  It’s amazing that it can be seen.  You nailed it!

[Sunshine]

An amazing image!

[DrMike]

Truly amazing. Can I use the image in my lectures please?

[The60mmKid]

I think you should change your username to James Webb. This is awe-inspiring.

[alan4908]

23 hours ago, windjammer said:

tremendous!

Thanks !

23 hours ago, Paul M said:

That's magnificent. Excellent result!

21 hours ago, WolfieGlos said:

Wow, great image!

Glad you liked it.

19 hours ago, Rodd said:

Nice!!  My benchmark is ngc 6050, which I think is an amazing horse shoe of interacting galaxies. I processed the Hubble data and can’t wait to go for it.  It’s amazing that it can be seen.  You nailed it!

Thanks Rodd. It turned out a little better than I thought it would !

19 hours ago, Sunshine said:

An amazing image!

Thanks 

8 hours ago, DrMike said:

Truly amazing. Can I use the image in my lectures please?

Thanks ....and yes you can.

8 hours ago, The60mmKid said:

I think you should change your username to James Webb. This is awe-inspiring.

Well, I don't know what that but thanks for the comment....

Alan

[peter shah]

so much going on it that...lovely image Alan

[alan4908]

On 25/07/2023 at 22:25, peter shah said:

so much going on it that...lovely image Alan

Thanks for the comment Peter.

Alan

[ollypenrice]

Love the interactions, tails and wisps.

Olly

[alan4908]

On 27/07/2023 at 13:55, ollypenrice said:

Love the interactions, tails and wisps.

Olly

Thanks 

Alan

[maw lod qan]

Seeing an image like that of such splendor and beauty makes my head spin!

I can only image what it would be like being much closer so you looked up into the heavens and saw that with your eyes!

[Mr Spock]

Wonderful image 👍

[daz]

That's a cracking image! So much going on!

I love images like this, where you can zoom in and see even more in the background!
Fantastic!

 

[alan4908]

On 31/07/2023 at 09:47, maw lod qan said:

Seeing an image like that of such splendor and beauty makes my head spin!

I can only image what it would be like being much closer so you looked up into the heavens and saw that with your eyes!

Yes, it does make you wonder....

On 31/07/2023 at 10:04, Mr Spock said:

Wonderful image 👍

On 31/07/2023 at 10:17, daz said:

That's a cracking image! So much going on!

I love images like this, where you can zoom in and see even more in the background!
Fantastic!

Thanks - I don't normally post hi res images but in this instance I thought it needed it !

Alan

 

[mr_belowski]

that's sensational

[alan4908]

On 02/08/2023 at 12:57, mr_belowski said:

that's sensational

Thanks for the comment