M63 The Sunflower Galaxy

[mackiedlm]

I had an extra Weetabix for breakfast so I could lug the venerable 8" LX200 GPS and its wedge out in honour of Galaxy season. Strapped on the canon 700d (the 2600 was in use on a widefield set up) and give it a whirl.

All things considered, and after cropping out the awful coma, I think its not bad for a 20 yearold scope, on a wedge and a 8 year old DSLR

C & C welcome

[tooth_dr]

Very nice indeed, you've really captured the detail and colours in the galaxy, it has an almost palpable texture.  Fantastic

[geeklee]

4 hours ago, mackiedlm said:

All things considered, and after cropping out the awful coma, I think its not bad for a 20 yearold scope, on a wedge and a 8 year old DSLR

I'd definitely agree there.  That's come out really well.

4 hours ago, mackiedlm said:

I had an extra Weetabix for breakfast so I could lug the venerable 8" LX200 GPS and its wedge out in honour of Galaxy season

😁

[Luke]

Sweet! Where does the time go? My 8 inch SCT still feels not that old but I noticed the other day I got it about ten years ago!

[Adreneline]

Whenever I see this galaxy @mackiedlm I am reminded of the first time I imaged it with some beginner / inadequate setup ages ago and spent some considerable time in PS trying to remove that 'smudge' across the leading edge of the galaxy before I realised it was meant to be there!

Your image does that 'smudge' true justice. A great image.

Adrian

Edited April 7, 2021 by Adreneline
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