My Best Galaxy Image To Date

[wesdon1]

*REPOSTING THIS TO DEEP SKY IMAGING SECTION, AS KINDLY SUGGESTED TO ME SOME WEEKS BACK, BUT I COULDN'T WORK OUT HOW TO DO THAT! LOL

 

Posted April 23 (edited)

Hi all. I just wanted to share my latest, best image of a Galaxy. It's M51 whirlpool galaxy. I only managed around 45 minutes total integration after most of my subs were ruined by strong winds. I'm still very happy with the final result though, because i'm still learning.

*Target - M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

*Canon EOS T3i unmodded

*SW HEQ5 Pro Mount

*SW 200P newt. reflector

*Skytech CLS Filter

*ZWO 120MM Mini Guide Camera / PHD2

*119 x 65sec sub-exposures ( I didn't want to attempt longer subs due to awful wind ) ( Only 42 subs were usable due to wind )

Processed in SIRIL and GIMP. Lots of room for improvement, I know, but i'm content with how i'm doing for now!

Laptop - LENOVO IDEAPAD 1 ( rubbish Laptop, btw! Super slow! lol )

[Rodd]

Not bad at all.  remove the gradients, equalize the color, and you'll have a very respectable M51.