M94 pushed too far

[theodore]

Hi,

bit gusty last night! But good clear skies here in Yorkshire. Managed to get just enough frames of M94 to be worth showing. I've pushed the levels a bit far on PS to just about show the star halo around the galaxy. Could only manage 30" frames because of the wind, even then lost over half of them. Next time hope to get 2' or 3' frames.

Theo

12" f4 Newtonian

Canon 350D unmodded, ISO1600

75 x 30" lights, 4 darks, stacked in Lynkeos

Guided with webcam and PHD

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[ollypenrice]

Gonna be good, I think!

Olly

[astro mick]

I like that a lot Theo,well done.I was out myself last night,and conditions although fairly good,were tricky because of the wind.

Mick.

[dc509]

It's still blowing a gale here too - I haven't got your patience, but your results are good despite the weather

d

[lukebl]

That's a great image. And only 30" subs. Well done.

[Astroscot2]

Big newts dont like the wind do they, I think you got good detail for short subs, worth another visit with longer exposures.

[theodore]

Added 25 more 1' frames last night - still windy - lost a lot of frames but its getting a bit sharper.

Theo

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