M51

[royholl]

The conditions tonight were not very good, I had to wait until the cloud moved out of the way at 2300, and then had a bit of a problem with dew. Anyway I managed 8x300 second subs at 800 ISO.

I’m quite pleased as every thing worked and tonight seemed like the last chance to check the kit out before the Kelling Heath star party this coming week.

There is a problem with the stars in this image and I think it could be down to the dew or possibly collimation, or both, and I think my focus is a bit off.

Well this is the result of a difficult night but I think I am starting to get somewhere now.

[Casus belli]

:hello1: Splendid picture. Im just in from having a look at M51 myself.

Its cleared up great up here. Doesnt look like I'll see my bed tonight.

[royholl]

Thanks for looking Casus.

[royholl]

I have just noticed that I posted this in the wrong place, but my eyes were glazing over at 3am. If a Moderator would like to move I would be great full, thank you.

[Talitha]

Ok, will do.

[royholl]

Thanks for the move Talitha.

[saturn5]

You are definitelty getting somewhere Roy,in fact i think you're there.Beautiful image. 8)

[barkis]

That looks gorgeous in that black sky Roy. A real beaut. mate.

Ron.

[zhgutas]

lovely m51 there Roy

Marius

[brendant]

Excellent image Roy, lovely colour and a fuzzy in there too. Nice capture.

Brendan

[Sam]

That's a really nice image Roy - I like the colour and there's quite a bit of detail coming through on the bits between the spiral arms.

Sam

[legion48]

Very nice Roy.

[royholl]

Thanks very much folks. :wave:

I shall be reprocessing this image to find more detail as this was a quick four in the morning job and a bit rushed as my bed was calling.

[MartinB]

Nice detailed quality image Roy