NGC 891 - Edge-on Spiral Galaxy.

astroeyes · Post by **astroeyes** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:57 pm

Although I've imaged NGC 891 previously, I like to go back to these 'favourites' when they are well placed to try different techniques.
My previous efforts have all been unguided 60 sec subs. This is over 2 hours of guided 2min, 3min and 4min subs.
Is it any better? Well, not much - the background is a little cleaner for sure but I think the sky limits any possible improvements - unless I spend a lot of money on adaptive optics, I think I'm stuck with the skies I've got.
All best,
David.

David Frydman · Post by **David Frydman** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:22 pm

That is really lovely, a favourite of mine.

Just cloud watching for me.

Regards, David

Davej · Post by **Davej** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:38 am

Hi David,

Another really good DSO image. Very good detail especially in the central edge-on part of the galaxy.

All the best
Dave

astroeyes · Post by **astroeyes** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:09 pm

Thanks to David and Dave for your kind comments.
David.

The Bat · Post by **The Bat** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:32 pm

Fabulous image!

Great detail in the galaxy and lovely stars.

Rachel

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:03 pm

Yes indeedy -- very, very nice

astroeyes · Post by **astroeyes** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:29 pm

Thank you Rachel and Brian. Much appreciated.
David.

jb1970 · Post by **jb1970** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:23 pm

Great image, really nicely captured. I could just make out the dust lane in a 10" scope at Kielder.

astroeyes · Post by **astroeyes** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:28 pm

Thanks Jack.
I always find 891 quite difficult through the eyepiece, considering how bright it appears on the camera image. Never seen any dust lanes through my 10" but then I don't have Kielder skies!
All best,
David.