A few clusters from early this morning (07/05)

[LostNSpace]

Last night was probably the best night i have had imaging since i started imaging......its been a big battle for a few months trying to get focussing as close to spot on as i can get it, spent many a clear night disappointed and although its still not perfect the results are 80% better than my previous attempts.......

M5

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M10

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M11 Wild Duck Cluster -

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M12

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M5, M10 & M12 - 100 secs at ISO 800, M11 - 90 secs at ISO 1600 ......Not many subs really as early morning clouds were rolling in.......

Enjoy

Mark

[legion48]

Great stuff mate. You had a very productive morning.

[themos]

Those look great, I'll have a go myself!

[steppenwolf]

You were busy and VERY productive too!

[jcm]

I think you have "cracked" the focus problem.

Nice captures.

John

[MartinB]

What a great collection of clusters :hello1:

[LostNSpace]

Thanks guys for your comments.

Its just a matter of keeping the focusser in that position now.......

[zhgutas]

Looks like you had a tremendous hunt last night Mark Must be very pleased with that collection. Lucky you

Marius

[LostNSpace]

Yes Marius very pleased with the images.....I was beginning to think i would never get the scope focussed correctly, as many other attempts to had failed.....A little patience and hopefully im on the right road now......

Mark

[algol]

very nice mate. hope to tick these off my list soon

[Sam]

Great globs! quite a variance in shape and density - it's a good way of comparing them - well done.

[LostNSpace]

Thanks Sam......

Great targets to go for at the moment, we seem to be spoilt for choice this time of year

Mark

[cygnusx1]

Hey Mark

Long time no speak, looks like you're finally coming right, what with your 250px + HEQ5 Pro and the modded 350D.

The focus looks almost spot on!

[LostNSpace]

Hi Kevin!!!

Yes i was thinking that too, its been a while....im never too far away though .........

Its taken a lot of time and patience to get to this point, but hopefully its onwards and upwards from here on in......

talk to you soon anyways, off on vacation on Saturday, wont be taking scope with us unfortunately, not enough room in car for scope and mother in law

Mark

[dogfish]

Nice haul of clusters. Nice to see M5 and M10 in particular as they don't seem to be popular imaging targets.

Cheers, Martin