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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Fay on Apr 19, 2009, 16:43:21

Title: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: Fay on Apr 19, 2009, 16:43:21
This is 17x480 secs, Atik 314L, WOZS 66, 0.8 flats & bias, no darks
The sky was a bit better later on, but time was getting on, so did not do darks. Don't like to stay up too late as it takes too long to recover from a deathlike state in the morning! :lol:

(http://s712.photobucket.com/albums/ww124/virginiafay/Makarian-Chain--2-180409-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: RobertM on Apr 19, 2009, 17:14:56
Very good Fay, you have lots of faint fuzzies showing through and the sky is nice and inky black.  Was that with no filter or flats?
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: Daniel on Apr 19, 2009, 17:16:48
Lovely image Fay, sooo many bright galaxies in a small patch of space. Will have to try this when I get my mount back, although im hoping I can still go after that supernova first!


Daniel
:O)
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: Fay on Apr 19, 2009, 17:23:27
Well, Daniel, Robert, thankyou. I did the best I could, but feel it is not dynamic!!

I did flats & no darks, but used library bias. Wondering how it would come out with the Canon for it's chip size.
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: JohnP on Apr 19, 2009, 21:24:16
Nice & looks like you have it orientated correctly as well.... Good one - John
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: Fay on Apr 19, 2009, 21:48:25
John, that is kind, thanks
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: Tony G on Apr 19, 2009, 22:27:43
Great image Fay.

Tony G
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: Ian on Apr 19, 2009, 23:32:30
well Fay, I'd be chuffed with that. Lots of little galaxies that'd be easy to lose in processing :)
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 20, 2009, 00:05:53
Good one Fay, the framing is good too.
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: MarkS on Apr 20, 2009, 05:52:15

Fay,

So many galaxies!  That's an impressive image - you've captured a huge amount in one shot.

Mark
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on Apr 20, 2009, 06:41:17
Wow Fay, that's quite deep! I like it so much, you have just inspired me to give it a go myself.

Baz.
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: Fay on Apr 20, 2009, 08:06:44
I am amazed that you all liked my image. Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: RobertM on Apr 20, 2009, 13:23:12
Baz, I expect your version will be the wrong way round ;)
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: Mac on Apr 20, 2009, 14:06:04
nice.
Title: Re: Markarian Chain in Coma/Virgo
Post by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on Apr 21, 2009, 06:47:53
Quote from: RobertM on Apr 20, 2009, 13:23:12
Baz, I expect your version will be the wrong way round ;)
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