1st guided image, M51

[craiggg11]

Hi this is my 1st guided image (when i say i, i generally mean myself and my dad).  I used the NEQ6/200P/Canon 1100d astro modified for capturing the data and used a ST80/SPC900nc for guiding.  Subs were all over the place with ISO/exposure as i'm currently trying to work out my light pollution limits (i know now i can manage a little more).  Everything from 20mins at ISO100 to 3 minutes at ISO800, most taken at ISO 400, 30 flats were used.  Overall there is around 2.5hrs of data.  Taken on the night of the 4th March 2014 .  

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr316/oneloft/Astronomy/JohnsM51.jpg~original

[craiggg11]

Oops seems i must upload instead of posting link?

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Very nice shot, I would be well pleased with that

[Mr Bergman]

Looks good!

[craiggg11]

i'd like to bring the pink nebulas out more, but my processing skill doesn't run to that yet.

[crimpshrine]

Very nice

[Daniel-K]

a super start there. technically sound image good star shapes  target in the FOV  and some nice spiral structure showing. good start

[sologuitarist61]

That is a cracking image - very well done!