M82/M82 and IFN

[RobertM]

This is the M81/M82 area as a widefield showing the Integrated Flux Nebula.  The IFN is a vast sea of nebulosity at high galactic altitudes that's illuminated by the combined light of stars in the Milky way.  This is just a first cut and I hope to get a better image out when I have more time.

Details: FLI ML8300/Canon 200L@f3.2, 57 x 300s and binned 2x2 in MaximDL



Here' the link to the full size version: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4535306449_e6bfb34cae_o.jpg

[Rocket Pooch]

I like that, me and Mac were looking at examples of it on Saturday, cool isn't it.

[RobertM]

Yep, certainly makes it more interesting but it really needs a combination of 10min and 3 min subs plus a lot more of them to get it right.

[MarkS]

I like that.  I had really never heard of the IFN until you mentioned it just before Kelling.  I'm surprised by how much you managed to capture.  Very nice.

Mark

[Rocket Pooch]

Were waiting for this then, have a look here http://www.galaxyimages.com/UNP_IFNebula.html

[RobertM]

Hmmm, yes I did see that one.  He's really pushed the data to the limit (and maybe a bit beyond) ... mine may not be quite that good 

[Fay]

Robert that is great!!! Nearly fainted when I saw the other one, thought Chris had done it!!!!!!