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Title: M57
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 11, 2011, 11:51:24

Hello, this was the image John was talking about me taking remotely.

M57 5x300sec LRGB each all 1x1, Meade 8" ARC @F7.5, QSI583, guided with PHD guiding and 300mm F5.6 telephoto lens. Goto the full size image, its cool.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5609637368_3e4561e0db_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13007140@N05/5609637368/)
M57 LRGB (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13007140@N05/5609637368/) by chrissuddell (http://www.flickr.com/people/13007140@N05/), on Flickr

Also inverse B&W Luminance.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5609644870_358bf13a1c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13007140@N05/5609644870/)
M57 Luminance-I (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13007140@N05/5609644870/) by chrissuddell (http://www.flickr.com/people/13007140@N05/), on Flickr

Title: Re: M57
Post by: Jim on Apr 11, 2011, 11:55:43

That's very very nice Chris

Title: Re: M57
Post by: JohnP on Apr 11, 2011, 12:06:06

Looks really cool - colours are great & amazing detail showing in the small spiral galaxy above m57. Still gobsmacked at how you got this image!!!! Love the star colours as well...

Title: Re: M57
Post by: The Thing on Apr 11, 2011, 12:32:40

I've just been having a look at the full size version counting the galaxies. That's a great shot Chris.

Title: Re: M57
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 11, 2011, 12:41:53

Hi Guys,

Do you think there is a small chance our observing orrificer will put me on the presentation this month?

I tell you what that 8" ARC kicks bottom, have a look at the edges full size, only the bottom right is a little out. Not going to sell it now!

Chris

Title: Re: M57
Post by: Mike on Apr 11, 2011, 12:49:20

Very nice.

Title: Re: M57
Post by: Mac on Apr 11, 2011, 15:34:48

I tried doing this the other night, but the high cloud was just :!

Mac.

Title: Re: M57
Post by: Tony G on Apr 11, 2011, 19:36:23

Great image Chris.
Another one of your contenders for the 'Image of the Month' ;)

Keep them coming.

Tony G

Title: Re: M57
Post by: Fay on Apr 11, 2011, 22:35:56

Have you some tips on colour processing only mine came out rubbish!!!!!

Title: Re: M57
Post by: MarkS on Apr 12, 2011, 07:38:24

Beautiful image Chris - an island of colour in a sea of blackness. Interesting how the spiral galaxy shows up so much better inverted.

I agree that the ARC is definitely one to keep. I was surprised when you wanted to sell - I was very tempted to buy it as a shorter focal length alternative to the C11.

Mark

Title: Re: M57
Post by: mickw on Apr 12, 2011, 08:43:56

QuoteDo you think there is a small chance our observing orrificer will put me on the presentation this month?

Might do :roll:

Thirsty work this looking at images malarky.
Ahem ;)

Very nice Chris, full size is amazing

Orpington Astronomical Society

Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 11, 2011, 11:51:24