DSLR M27

[PembrokeSteve]

Hi,

 

I managed to image M27 The Dumbell Nebula (unguided) on 20th July 2020. 
Telescope: Vixen VC200L
Mount: Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro
Camera: Canon EOS 600D

103 x 60 second lights (unguided)
20 x Darks
36 x Bias
36 x Flats

APT used for the actual imaging.
Processed through APP, and Affinity Photo.
Don't know if everyone else goes through the same experience, but I end up processing about 4 to 5 slightly different "final images", and then cannot decide which one is best !!
Got a feeling that once I get my vixen's collimation spot on, it will become a fantastic imaging scope. It seems to absorb loads of light even with meagre 60 second exposures.

Regards,
Steve

 

[MarkAR]

Looks great, well done.

[Space Hopper]

Good job Steve, nice image.

[Ouroboros]

Very pretty image. 

[x6gas]

That's truly amazing for an unguided image.

[Dan13]

great job Steve!

[adyj1]

10 hours ago, PembrokeSteve said:

Don't know if everyone else goes through the same experience, but I end up processing about 4 to 5 slightly different "final images", and then cannot decide which one is best !!

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm waiting for 3 or 4 more pictures... 😉 

That image looks really good, and as a processing beginner I'd be interested in seeing the others too (if you don't mind). 

[Mick J]

That's a lovely M27, transparent core, good colour in the stars. 

[Paul M]

Very nice indeed. Zooms in to whatever crop the viewer desires!

[MarsG76]

Great image.