M81

[jsb]

It has been a while since I contributed to the group. Here's my most recent capture of M81/82, associated smaller galaxies and IFN (integrated flux nebula). This is a combination of data from last year, this year and is the most integration time that I have ever processed, ~ 26hrs. It took about 6 hours just to stack all the data.

Redcat 51, asi533mc pro (gain 101, -10C), Star Adventure GTi, Asiair plus, guided, EAF.
Optolong L-pro filter: 126x300", 35x180"; Optolong uv/ir 272x180" subs, No calibration frames. Bortle 5+, processed in Pixinisight.

 

[JimFox]

It's been a while, I am glad you are back with this. What an awesome image. I am about to the point where I can combine data from multiple years, and it's a good feeling.

I really like the IFN in this, what an awesome look it gives, really different. And I like all of the detail you got in those galaxies. This is a real treat!

Don't be a stranger, we miss you!

 

[Dan Moorehead]

Magnificent image

 

[jsb]

It's been a while, I am glad you are back with this. What an awesome image. I am about to the point where I can combine data from multiple years, and it's a good feeling.

I really like the IFN in this, what an awesome look it gives, really different. And I like all of the detail you got in those galaxies. This is a real treat!

Don't be a stranger, we miss you!

Thanks Jim!

 

[jsb]

Magnificent image

Thank you Dan!

 

[Mike Lewis]

Bringing all that IFN out is quite an accomplishment, and still nice details popping out of the galaxies as well. Super job.

ML