[LVAS] February Observer's Challenge

[roger ivester]

David, 
 
This is an excellent image. I was just comparing it to my "supernova Search Charts". I have never an image that shows the spiral arm curving around the three stars on the southern tip. For those unfamiliar with the orientation of this image, N is at the top and W is to the right. Perfect alignment.
 
The three stars at the S that I am referring to are magnitude 14, 13.2 and 11.5 in a clock wise rotation. Look closely for the faint tip of the arm making a curve under the stars going toward the E.


Your image also shows the knots and bright patches that are often discussed  by so many visual observers and reference manuals. 


Nice indeed.

 

Roger 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
    The moon and stars to govern the night.....   Psalm 136:9



 
> Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:22:00 -0800
> To: lvas at lvlug.org
> From: Yahoo at awit.com
> Subject: Re: [LVAS] February Observer's Challenge
> 
> 12 minute image of NGC 2903 attached. No stacking, just some 
> contrast adjustment. Taken through 12" Meade LX200, f/6.3 focal 
> reducer. I did try without the focal reducer, but the seeing really 
> wasn't up to it.
> 
> -- David

 		 	   		  
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