Starship Asterisk*

hi guys,

here is a most recent image taken with the 9" tmb folded apo.
it renders one of my favourits I was very long looking forward to image.
NGC 772 is a disturbed Sb-galaxy in the constellation "aries".
the samll ellliptical galaxy in the image just below the large 772 is ngc 770.
that galaxy has drawn professional astronomical attention a couple years ago, as its core was discovered to be counterrotating!

all data on the image is on my website - as well as some more facts FYI:
http://www.stargazer-observatory.com/772.html

and for all those who have no time for clicking...
Date: Oct.+Nov. 2008 - seeing 5-(7)/10; transp. (5)-7/10
Scope: 9" TMB Apo f/7 using TeleVue 0,8 reducer
CCD: SXV H16 L:4.5h 1x1 (3 hours), 2x2 (1.5 hours) 90min 2x2 each color RGB.
(10 min subs) no darks in 1x1, 3 darks in 2x2.
Software: Astroart 4, CCD Stack, CCD Sharp, Registax and Maxim DL
Processing: postprocess in PS CS2, Pix IS LE

here is an enlarged crop of the very objects:


Please find time to check out the full size frame as well:
http://www.stargazer-observatory.com/772-full.html
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The second image I'd like to intriduce is NGC 891 - a very well known object of course.
all data on my website - including some facts:
http://www.stargazer-observatory.com/891.html

Date: Oct. 2008 - seeing 6/10; transp. 7/10
Scope: 9" TMB Apo f/7 using TeleVue 0,8 reducer
CCD: SXV H16 - 3.3h 1x1 L; 40min 2x2 each color
(10 min subs)
Software: Astroart 4, CCD Stack, Maxim DL
Processing: postprocess in PS CS2

here is a 50% downscaled preview-image:


Please find time to enjoy the full sized frame:
http://www.stargazer-observatory.com/891-full.html

thanks for looking everyone!

Hello Dietmar,

Thank you so much! Outstanding attention to detail in processing these wonderful images. Congratulations. This is really my first visit to this section of the APOD Forum. No one gets slighted. I want to see everything in this type of posting format. Good luck to you in your endeavors. Well done!