Leo Triplet and Bode Galaxy first find

[Paul N]

Thanks to my new Telrad I was FINALLY able to locate these galaxies, and before the clouds decided to make an unwelcome appearance I was able to grab some 30s ISO 3200 exposures of them and then stack them. 31 subs for the Leo triplet, and 16 for M81,82. I was pleasantly surprised by what is possible with just 30s of exposure!

[Uplooker]

Well done Paul. those shots have come out really well, regardless of the fact they are 30 sec exposures. Able to discern a significant amount of detail.

Congrats again and thanks for posting.

Ian