My first ever picture...

[Viktiste]

So here it is (M31). Not much compared to all the amazing pictures I see on here, but it is a start. For one I now know I can achieve focus with a DSLR (Cannon EOS 550D) and my Skywatcher 200P (Mount is a HEQ5 Pro). Not very accurate polar alignment and just 4 frames (with variable exposure times) stacked in DSS. Still learning... so many things to digest. At least for me it is a a proof of concept. And I am starting to think that time (in addition to money) is going to be an issue...

[almcl]

Well done! 

You've actually captured more than you may have noticed - a quick stretch (below) shows the beginning of a dust lane or two -  but now you know it can be done there's many more adventures waiting to be had with the 200P!

And welcome to the slippery slope of equipment purchase...

[Sunshine]

Doesn't it feel great to take your first AP!?

[Viktiste]

Yes it does. It does indeed... 

Dust lane? The darker belt just below to the right?

[almcl]

3 minutes ago, Viktiste said:

Dust lane? The darker belt just below to the right?

Yes, indeed!   

[Swoop1]

Nice effort. Be careful though, AP is a bit of an infectious bug!

[ebdons]

Well Done! AP is a "hard mistress" as some would say but taking you first image will propel you into a world of agony and ectasy improving as you go, I've been imaging for 2 years and my AP is getting better but still way behind were I want to be? keep up the work! Ton

[Nojus]

I have nothing to boast so far, I'm still learning to take pictures,yes picture has been taken from Bortle 8