M101 HaLRGB

[Shibby]

I posted this in an imaging challenge, but thought I'd post here too if that's okay?

Having started capturing data for this in Feb, I was beginning to think I'd never finish it with the awful weather of the last 2 months. However, last week finally yielded some clear nights so I've eventually managed to cobble enough together for an image. I tried not to push the processing too far and kept it simple, but I'm not sure how well I've combined the colour together.

• Optics: MN190
• Camera: 460ex
• Guiding: Orion mini guidescope + QHY5L-ii
• L: 21x600s
• RGB: 3x7x600s
• Ha: 10x500s

[MarsG76]

Awesome detail and color.... APOD quality

[Allinthehead]

That's a great image.

[carastro]

Excellent image, I love the detail in the spirals.  This one has been my Nemesis, but must have another go at it some time.

Carole 

[Shibby]

Thanks very much. It's a galaxy that has much to offer!