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Whirlpool Galaxy - 135mm
I had to try it. Not an amazing image, but I'm happy with it considering the short focal length.
Acquisition details: Fujifilm X-T10, Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC @ f2.0, ISO 1600, 96 x 30 sec, tracking with iOptron SkyTracker Pro, stacking with DeepSkyStacker, editing with Astro Pixel Processor and GIMP, taken on Apr. 16, 2020 under Bortle 3/4 skies.
I processed with 3x drizzle in DeepSkyStacker, but I don't think it made much of a difference; I think my tracking accuracy limits the amount of detail I can achieve on tiny objects with my setup, and possible my sensor. Even though it's tiny, this is still a fairly big crop.
I plan to shoot M 101 next time - my attempt a year ago was marred by windy conditions. I probably won't bother with 3x drizzle, but might still apply 2x drizzle.
Whirlpool Galaxy - 135mm
I had to try it. Not an amazing image, but I'm happy with it considering the short focal length.
Acquisition details: Fujifilm X-T10, Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC @ f2.0, ISO 1600, 96 x 30 sec, tracking with iOptron SkyTracker Pro, stacking with DeepSkyStacker, editing with Astro Pixel Processor and GIMP, taken on Apr. 16, 2020 under Bortle 3/4 skies.
I processed with 3x drizzle in DeepSkyStacker, but I don't think it made much of a difference; I think my tracking accuracy limits the amount of detail I can achieve on tiny objects with my setup, and possible my sensor. Even though it's tiny, this is still a fairly big crop.
I plan to shoot M 101 next time - my attempt a year ago was marred by windy conditions. I probably won't bother with 3x drizzle, but might still apply 2x drizzle.