M51 - There are many others like it, but this one is mine - with video!

[Luke Newbould]

Well, I actually had a go at this target about 6-ish weeks ago as part of a video on shooting under the full moon, It turned out alright - but I wasn't really happy and decided I should reshoot when viable.

So, here we are! - this is 70x5m exposures with the 2600mc pro, on the Esprit 120

all shot from home in bortle 7 skies

 

I won't say the night went without a hitch, because it didn't - but overall I'm happy regardless

I'm much happier with this one now, the darker conditions made the difference!

 

and the video -

 

Thank you!

[Craig a]

A nice rendition of an old favourite, lovely colour and smooth 

[JemC]

Brilliant, a lovely image, and i enjoyed the video as well, very nicely presented,

[Luke Newbould]

Thank you both very much, I'm really glad to have been able to share my shot with you  👍

[maw lod qan]

Wonderful image! 

It never fails to just amaze me at the number of distant galaxies you can see scattered around the images like this.

 

[Luke Newbould]

@maw lod qan - Thank you! - That's one of my favorite things to look for when I view DSO images  I love seeing the showcase targets, but I do find the background fuzzies in some way just as interesting!