M64 Black Eye Galaxy

[Jon]

A bit frustrating as I could only get 8 x 4 min subs on M64. They've turned out reasonably nice but I need much more data. Try again tonight. ISO800, Meade LX200 SCT 10" with f/6.3 fr.

Edit: added a new image with more data last night (4/6)

[rogerg]

Not bad. I remember that middle bright point being hard to tame when I took CCD images of it years ago.

It is one of my favorite galaxies. Nice size for scope photography :)

[Jon]

It's a bit low. Got some more data tonight but it's a bit hazy so I don't know how that will go.

[E_ri_k]

Nice shot Jon. It's an interesting looking galaxy. Well done for a short exposure time :)
Erik

[Larryp]

Nice work, Jon

[broca]

It is a really cool target. Nice work, good luck collecting more photons!

[Jon]

Got some more data - 18 x 4 mins at ISO1600.

It's an improvement - the image I posted is a composite of the two data sets. But it's not as much of an improvement as I would have suspected. I've only just moved into the city from a dark sky location, where ISO1600 was working fine for me. I'm suspecting that the sky glow might be a bit much for ISO1600. I'm getting the sense that 4-8 min subs at ISO800 might be the sweet spot for this camera/mount/location combination for these brighter extended objects.

[CDKPhil]

Nice galaxy Jon,

You will have to follow my lead if you want more data and go for 40+ minute subs.:lol:


Phil

[Stevec35]

Not bad Jon. Been meaning to do this one myself sometime.

Cheers

Steve

[Jon]

Read your thread. Just *have* to give that a try. Now, to find the ISO200 setting on my camera ...

[Ross G]

Great looking galaxy photo Jon.


Ross.

[Jon]

Thanks Ross

[Jon]

Gave 20 mins a try. Great way to discover your PA is off!:lol: