Re: [APML] New Image: M104

["Robert Gendler" <robgendler@worldnet.att.net>]

I agree with Philip. I've seen many versions of M104 but none
like yours. It is refreshing!
Rob Gendler
Email: robgendler@att.net
Web site: http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Philip Perkins" <philip@astrocruise.com>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 8:55 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] New Image: M104


> Jeff,
>
> Keep it just the way it is - this is a beautiful shot and a lovely
> composition.  Seeing M104 elegantly poised amidst the backdrop of stars is
> so different and refreshing from all the CCD "in yer face" stuff which
> tends to get monotonous after a while.  This kind of work has a special
> part to play, IMHO.
>
> (p.s. to save the inevitable e-mails I do realize that M104 is actually 50
> million light years *behind* the stars - the above is an artistic comment!
<g>)
>
> --Philip
>
> At 09:53 26/03/02 -0500, you wrote:
> >Well, you guys with short focal lengths (1000mm or less) know what a
> >challenge this time of year is for us.  I long for the day when I can
> >capture these little fellows with a CCD or longer focal length.  Anyway,
> >we have to shoot something, so I went after M104 two weeks ago.  The
> >Provia is really nice to work with.  You can really get it cleaned up,
> >considering how much I had to crop/zoom for this shot.  M104 is not very
> >big on this 6x7 slide.  Let me know if you have any suggestions for
> >making it better.  I am always appreciative of APML feedback.  It always
> >results in a better image.  Details on website.  Thanks!
> >
> >http://www.astro-photography.com/m104.htm
> >
> >Jeff Ball
> >www.astro-photography.com
> >Ohio Valley Astronomical Society
> >www.ovas.org
> >
> >
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