Ist Deep Sky (M3) with new scope

[jcm]

This is my first deep sky image taken with my new refractor.

30 secs , using SXV M7 , dark frame sub.

John

[geppetto]

That's a beauty...

A real snowball of stars

[dazza1639]

Nice one John. Afocal or Parafocal image?

Darren

[jcm]

Nice one John. Afocal or Parafocal image?

Darren

Telescope working at F6 ,no eyepiece , SXV connected directly to drawtube.

Considering the M7 has got such a small chip the image has a nice field of view.

Have now got hold of a 350d , thinking about having the filter changed , but £250 is quite expensive.

John

[MartinB]

Well done John. Nice to see M3 coming into range again. Pleased with the scope then John?

[jcm]

Well done John. Nice to see M3 coming into range again. Pleased with the scope then John?

Very pleased.Seems equally good with planets and deep sky. Had the mag up to over 300X using a Baader Hyperion and a barlow - nice steady image with plenty of detail. Going to try more deep sky work with the SXV M7 and the 350d while we still have some dark nights.

John