First time imaging M101 (Esprit 100 & ASI2600MC Pro)

[ParallaxPete]

We had another clear night up in the NE of Scotland so took the opportunity to have a go at M101. This is probably my 10th attempt at processing this data over the past couple of days, my PC was in danger of being launched out the window so going to call it a day for now. Still not entirely happy with it, but glad to finally have an image of M101 (never imaged it before). Anyway, this was 75 x 180s subs using the Optlong L-Pro filter.

 

Edited April 18, 2021 by ParallaxPete
Tweaked version (higher resolution and less green cast)

[ParallaxPete]

Decided to bite the bullet and try PixInsight instead of my normal SiriL/Gimp workflow. It isn't exactly the most intuitive of packages to use but works very well once you get used to it. I've spent the afternoon redoing my image as I think I over processed the last one a little; I like my images to look a bit 'soft' if that makes any sense.