Juno16_18
Messier 63 “Sunflower Galaxy”
Galaxy Messier 63
Distance: 29 million light years
Shot in March 2019. Intended target was M101. Had to switch to M63 because M101 was low on horizon and engulfed in clouds and sky glow. This target was higher in the sky and gradually the subs cleared up. First meridian flip. Guiding went well.
Equipment/Software:
Explore Scientific ED 102 APO
Celestron Advanced VX Mount
Orion Starshoot Autoguider on Orion 50 mm guidescope
Nikon D3300 (unmodified)
80 images at 120 seconds at iso 800
DeepskyStacker - Startools
Messier 63 “Sunflower Galaxy”
Galaxy Messier 63
Distance: 29 million light years
Shot in March 2019. Intended target was M101. Had to switch to M63 because M101 was low on horizon and engulfed in clouds and sky glow. This target was higher in the sky and gradually the subs cleared up. First meridian flip. Guiding went well.
Equipment/Software:
Explore Scientific ED 102 APO
Celestron Advanced VX Mount
Orion Starshoot Autoguider on Orion 50 mm guidescope
Nikon D3300 (unmodified)
80 images at 120 seconds at iso 800
DeepskyStacker - Startools