NGC300 Spiral Galaxy

[PKay]

Had to have ago after Martin's result.

65 X 240s subs. gain 140 (unity).

For the first time, I got caught out by condensation on the primary.
Dew heater goes on tonight...

Thanks for looking :-)

[Saturnine]

Don't know if the stars are a bit bloated from the condensation, looks fine to me though. A very good capture with lots of detail of new blue star forming areas in the spiral arms and lots of faint background galaxies.

[Startrek]

Peter
Great effort there on this faint Galaxy
Interesting to see the difference between my newt and your refractor at similar focal lengths
The refractor tends to display a softer or subtle image with the stars showing a glow or halo of the airy disc whereas the reflector more of a sharp, tinny look with tac sharp or pin point stars , just my initial observations between the two types of images and scopes , mirrors vs glass lens
Both do a great job on this object
Well done !!
Martin

[PKay]

Thanks Jeff. See below.



Thanks Martin.
A layer of moisture on the lens probably didn't help. It also affected the guide scope.

I have dew heaters installed now on both main and guide scope.

And will give it another go tonight.