Re: [APML] NGC300 & 100,000s of Gx Beyond

[Mischa Schirmer <mischa@MPA-Garching.MPG.DE>]

Joe,

> Interesting, after yesterday's post on APML of the beautiful image from
> Namibia of NGC300 that Space.com came out with this today.  In case
> you've not seen it look at this article where they're looking 'through'
> NGC300 at 100,000s of Gx's that can be seen beyond NGC300 itself.

The 100,000 galaxies are seen *outside* of NGC 300. But indeed one can see a
couple of dozens right "through" NGC 300   ;)

The original image can be found here:

http://www.eso.org/outreach/press-rel/pr-2002/phot-18-02.html

> Wish they had done as Tony did with his amazing M51 images...joe  :)

Unfortunately M51 is too low seen from LaSilla, Chile. The maximum
allowed zenithal distance is 70 degrees, above that the telescope would
get stuck. In order to save lots of time and the mechanics there is a 
protection system built in that prevents people from moving the scope
by purpose beyond 70 degrees.
But I agree, a deep shot of M51 with this instrument would be great.

best,

mischa

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