Bode's Galaxy (M81) 2020-04-20 2235 EDT
My first galaxy, and considering that I barely know what I am doing, I think that looks pretty good. Much to learn so I will keep shooting more galaxies, and read a lot.
The image is quite grainy on close inspection. A probable reason is that stars started showing elongation if I went longer than about 300 seconds, so I had to push the ISO up to 3200.
I will use guiding for my next attempt at a galaxy, which will permit me to use a lower ISO. Also, I need to include several hours of total exposure time.
Meade LX850 (12" f/8), Canon EOS (9 unguided frames, Tv 250 seconds, ISO 6400)
Bode's Galaxy (M81) 2020-04-20 2235 EDT
My first galaxy, and considering that I barely know what I am doing, I think that looks pretty good. Much to learn so I will keep shooting more galaxies, and read a lot.
The image is quite grainy on close inspection. A probable reason is that stars started showing elongation if I went longer than about 300 seconds, so I had to push the ISO up to 3200.
I will use guiding for my next attempt at a galaxy, which will permit me to use a lower ISO. Also, I need to include several hours of total exposure time.
Meade LX850 (12" f/8), Canon EOS (9 unguided frames, Tv 250 seconds, ISO 6400)