M109 first attempt

[sulaco]

Hi Folks,

This is my first attempt at M109 taken on the 200p and EQ5 and guided with a QHY5v, it's 1hr 10mins in subs all 300s long with flats, darks and bias.

This was the last image taken before i realised that i cant calibirate properly in DSS with JPEGS as it doesn't recognise the 550D's RAW files.

feed back welcome.

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[Jannis]

Nice first attempt!

DSS supports the RAW files of the 550D for sure, i've been using DSS with my 550d for over 2 years. I always use the lastest beta verson though. the JPGs from the 550D are really horrible, i can't even imagine what canon was thinking when they installed that RAW to JPG converter on the camera, it's quite simply really bad.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Very nice effort. M109 is not the brightest of galaxies. Well done.

[Gina]

Great first shot

[sologuitarist61]

Excellent first attempt