First image after a 6 year break

[jackrussell0232]

Who knew renovating a house could take so long - and it's still a long way from being finished (maybe I shouldn't have tried to tackle it all myself...)

But having finally uncovered some of the boxes containing my kit, and with a bit more free time than normal, I decided to have another go, starting with one of the top targets this time of year. (I am working from home, honestly).

I felt like I was learning again from scratch.  But at least I've discovered the masked stretch.  This image might be over-saturated for some tastes, but what can I say, it's the first time I've managed to get any colour in my

stars! 🙂

20x10 mins L

10x300s RGB

Altair Astro Wave 115 refractor, SBIG STF8300M, GM1000HPS (never managed to get it to track unguided, but at least it can be guided now)

[Stargazer33]

Looks like you've hit the ground running after your 6 year break! I don't think it's too saturated at all; not on my tablets screen anyway. 

[Ciaran Meier]

1 hour ago, jackrussell0232 said:

starting with one of the top targets this time of year.

I see three galaxies so I'm  guessing it's the Triplet .  Great shot. 

[MarkAR]

Lovely image with good colour balance. Well done.