jimegger
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Reged: 12/22/05
Posts: 792
Loc: Palmer,Alaska
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I took this series of shots last night or rather early this morning. The Canon 20 da at ISO 800 and 3 ten minute shots were combined in Registar and Photoshop Elements for this rendition. The sky was slightly hazy so the faint detail was tough to feather out. I think a bit longer exposure time would have been a big help as at - 5 degrees F the camera was not very noisy. I have done 20 minute shots in the past with no noticeable noise showing up when on automatic dark frame subtraction mode as was the case here.
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s58y
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Reged: 12/12/04
Posts: 6505
Loc: Eastern NY
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Very nice image -- the overall structure of the galaxy is really visible. This is one galaxy you don't see too many images of.
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FebStars
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Reged: 02/02/06
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Loc: MA
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Yes, I agree. It was really startling to see this one. Nice image! Jim, I use PS Elements as well . Always good to see someone woking that program!
Tom
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Corn
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Reged: 12/27/04
Posts: 2199
Loc: Sweden
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Nice Jim, I don't think I have seen a shot of this galaxy here on CN before.
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ChazK
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Reged: 11/23/05
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Loc: Melbourne, Florida
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Agreed......nicely done! I do not even know where this object is located!
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Gendo
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Reged: 12/12/05
Posts: 4350
Loc: Rexburg, ID
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The core is a bit overexposed, but given your haze condition that's understandable. The structure of the galaxy looks great.
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Gendo
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Loc: Rexburg, ID
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Couldn't help it.
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neoweb
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Reged: 12/10/06
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Loc: UK
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That looks great! 
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