M82

[Freddie]

This is L, Ha/R, G, B. (30min Ha, 10min each R,G,B, 30min L)

You are probably thinking it is not framed very well but the big idea was to do M81 and then a shot in between to add them all together. Only problem is the weather and getting side tracked with taking pics of Saturn has meant this is as far as it has got since 2nd Feb. Thought I'd post up as a work in progress as I need more data on this let alone M81 and the gap !!!

[WaveSoarer]

That's excellent already. The colour from the bisecting nebula has come out really well, as has its detail.

[Welrod50]

Freddie, what a great capture! I wouldn't worry too much about the framing, you've got the colours, detail and sharpness of the Cigar spot on.

Be very interested to see the finished article!

Cool

[Ewan]

What can i say Freddie 1st your getting some lovely planetary shots now onto dso's :-), i think most pictures should be 2 3rd's framing rather than spot in the middle, gives a bit more to look at & you could have caught a fuzzy in there as well.

Great colours & detail, the 9.25 + Atik get you this ? Focal Reducer ?, if so.............is it the 6.3 ? i have this one but i am thinking of getting the 0.33 as well but still not sure.

Any more data on your M109 yet ?

[Freddie]

Thanks for the comments guys. The framing should look a bit more sensible when I can add M81 to it.

Ewan, this was with the MN190, I only ever use the 925 for planetary.

I wouldn't go near a 0.33 reducer if I were you as these were only really designed for small chips so you will have problems on the edges of your DSLR chip.

[Ewan]

Understood Freddie thought i'd ask as some retailers don't tell you 'the whole truth' of what they can do & what they are suitable for, thank you.

[Gina]

Very nice

[andyo]

Thats an excellent shot great colour in the central region

[Freddie]

Andy, Gina, thanks for your comments. Looks like Saturday may be the next chance to add to this.

[Gina]

Forecast for here is cloudy until a week on Tuesday Not that they can forecast that far ahead!!

[stargazer1960]

Fantastic image love the detail.

[stem1989]

awesome image love centre

[Freddie]

Carl, Steve, thanks for your comments. Weather man still says it will be clear Saturday so fingers crossed!!

[stellawolf]

Super image well done