Some more Lums from the past couple of nights M63, M92, M64, M101, M13

[ChrisLX200]

I'm just adding more subs on these targets as they come into a favourable position for me to image. I'm using a TV NP127is refractor mounted on a G11/Gemini, guided with a Pronto+Lodestar. The number of subs varies from 5 to 10 but they were all 10min long and stacked using DSS.

M63: The Sunflower galaxy, rather a small target for a 5" refractor @ f/5.2 - needs more focal length and more aperture. Still, small but sweet

M92: This glob is a much tighter ball of stars than, say, M13, so it's difficult to control the core which is bright and tends to get burned out. Had to post-process this in StarTools to show the core.

M64: The Blackeye galaxy, rather bland and featureless at this focal length but at least the dark dust lanes are obvious.

M101: This is a crop of the full size image I posted earlier, but after adding a few more subs. I have the full colour data now and am processing the result. It would benefit from some Ha so may wait util I have that done before posting again.

M13: The Great Hercules Cluster, I also have full colour data on this but try as I might I can't get good star colours from it A lack of post-processing competance on my part rather than a fault with the data, although the stars are near saturated.

ChrisH

[lensman57]

Hi Chris,

These  captures are really beautiful, I love them. Thanks for posting.

Regards,

A.G

[cosmicdonkey]

Excellent images. you have been busy

[ChrisLX200]

Many thanks. I have completed an LRGB of M101 without the Ha, so I'll post it (because it's my first LRGB )

ChrisH

[purdo]

Lovely, lovely images.