Galaxy marathon

[Vega]

Ok not quite a marathon, but I've had some great success at getting a few galaxies up here in the UK after some nice spring weather!

M100
http://www.mattastro.com/gallery/m100_med.jpg (http://www.mattastro.com/gallery/m100.jpg)

Cocoon Galaxy (NGC4490)
http://www.mattastro.com/gallery/ngc4490_med.jpg (http://www.mattastro.com/gallery/ngc4490.jpg)

M106
http://www.mattastro.com/gallery/m106_2_med.jpg (http://www.mattastro.com/gallery/m106_2.jpg)

Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
http://www.mattastro.com/gallery/med_m51_06apr2015_2.jpg (http://www.mattastro.com/gallery/m51_06apr2015_2.jpg)

All taken through Skywatcher 250px
Modded Canon 1000D
CLS Filter Clip
ISO 800
sessions of multiple 5 or 6 minute exposures
Darks on the fly (noise reduction on)
Flats & Bias

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Good work Matt!:thumbsup:

Nice to see these Northern galaxies.:)

Cheers,

Justin.