NGC660 L

[MikeD]

I shot this data on the 16th October and have been trying to get more for it ever since.

The only clear skies I have had since have been nights with a high and bright moon, as a result I have 200 odd minutes of Ha to mix with red data if I ever get the chance at some More L and RGB.

The image so far is: 20 @ 5 min's luminance through my 10" newt and HX916 CCD.

Mike.

[peter shah]

another finely deailed shot mike....and i know what you mean about the weather its been painful!

[MartinB]

Looking great Mike, the Ha enhancement will be worth waiting for!

[Tim]

Isn't it frustrating

Looks great though Mike, can't wait to see it finished. Do you use deconvolution on your images btw?

[dc509]

that's an amazing sight! Do you know if it's the result of 2 galaxies colliding?

d

[MikeD]

Thanks guys.

TJ, no deconvolution on this or any of my shots, I have just never seemed to get on with it in maxim. High pass filter was used on this I think (processed it a few weeks ago).

Do you know if it's the result of 2 galaxies colliding?

I think so, it's a polar ring galaxy

What creates Polar Ring glaxies is still being researched, but a leading theory is the collision of two distinct galaxies in the distant past.

Mike.

[moocher]

Nice to see another image from you Mike!! Not an object i`m familiar with.....

Alan:D

[Whippy]

Looking good so far Mike, I've had a crack on this (also early Oct if memory serves) and it's a lot fainter than references would suggest so hats off to you mate .

Tony..

[steppenwolf]

This is a lovely detailed image with so much going on in the background too.

[James]

That's an interesting object and so far I've counted 9 objects in the background.... Looking forward to the enhancement...

James

[MikeD]

Thank's again for the kind comments.

mike.

[ollypenrice]

That puts the deep in Deep Sky...

Olly

[Beyond_Vision]

A great start to another interesting subject. I hope the weather will allow you to get the colour.

Regards

Kevin

[barkis]

Surely the skies must get better soon. It would be a shame if you don't get the opportunity to add more to this already superb image.

Here's hoping it happens for you Mike.

Ron.

[Taff]

Very nice Mike' great capture with you.Mark