M104 in Moonlight

[spearo]

Hi,

My improvements on M104 (i include the first one I did...poorly)
registaxed 2x 151 sec exposures, ISO 1600, EOS 20Da, unguided. That's the one without label on the pic, I also processed another single exposure included here too.
I'd spent a bit of time trial and error style working on drift alignment for the first time...
Despite the Moon at about 80%, there wasnt a hint of a breeze so i couldnt resist a trial.

not perfect but as StrongmanMike would say, it's an improvement on the previous one.

Now I'm off to work on 3.5 hours of sleep :P (and running late already...)
Frank

[h0ughy]

good to see, good improvements. I have yet to attempt this myself, so thanks for showing the way!

[Calin]

Very goodly pics, and trial and error method .... T&E appears to be the best way to learn as all the book readin', Net Surfin', discussin' with mates just doesn't compare to actually trottin' out the back-yard (paddock in your case), squatting by the scope and playing with buttuns, dials, knobs and assorted attachments. I can hear your heaving breathing in anticipation from here .... :thumbsup:

I'd like Spearo's budget and gear but happy to accept Striker's ... guess you'll be abandoning the toilet rolls, duct tape, and clamps then ...:D

I spent the night up to the wee hours too !! Fixing my comp ... :doh:

[ving]

funny, i was just looking at the spitzer image of said object.

nice one :)
budget? whats that?