M51

[Uhwaz]

Hi guys

Finally got bit more data its about 1.5hr mixed exposure times tho some data are from last year

5x10mins 6x5mins ISO800 with Cannon 30D not moded

as i use SW200 on EQ5 its a bit wobbly but its a start

looks like i reduced quality of that jpg bit too much

[Quatermass]

Very nice shot with a good amount of detail in there well done.

[pixueto]

Very nice! I really like it. What system did you use for guiding?

[Gina]

Yes, very nice indeed

[Uhwaz]

Thx guys for the kind words. I used ST80 + MS life cam + PHD as i only have EQ5 i usually end up throwing away 50% subs

Looking for house atm to buy so hopefully it ll have dark skies then obsy, new mount and it should get much easier

[Spikey]

That looks nice, good colour and details.

[Stargazer Jack]

Nice image.

[Chris]

very good shot and some nice detail:)

[nytecam]

Great M51 nice detail so a close crop around the gxy would be good too:hello2:

[Aenima]

Hi guys

Finally got bit more data its about 1.5hr mixed exposure times tho some data are from last year

5x10mins 6x5mins ISO800 with Cannon 30D not moded

as i use SW200 on EQ5 its a bit wobbly but its a start

looks like i reduced quality of that jpg bit too much

Thats really very nice, great star shapes for the exp times - tracking on the EQ5 is hit and miss I've found, (I only get 30sec atm but intend to get better at it), and your M51 is a definite hit.

Regards

Aenima

[MikeD]

Nice job with good detail.

Mike.

[Uhwaz]

Thx guys for kind comments

[Guest]

Hi guys

Finally got bit more data its about 1.5hr mixed exposure times tho some data are from last year

5x10mins 6x5mins ISO800 with Cannon 30D not moded

as i use SW200 on EQ5 its a bit wobbly but its a start

looks like i reduced quality of that jpg bit too much

Hats off to you comrade - I too attempted guided results on this object with an EQ5 and 200mm newtonian and we prove it can be done :-)

The big difference with your results is that you've done this with an unmodded dslr?! Very good and a shot worth a revisit for even more data.

Good luck balancing that EQ5 with the big newt on it - and keep the faith har har!

David