Ngc5139

[xa-coupe]

NGC 5139


ASI2600MC/NEQ6/WO GT81/EQASCOM stuff.

[PKay]

Need to zoom in a bit Jeff.

What I can see looks pretty good though.

Pulling out all the star colours can be tricky, short exposures has helped for me, avoiding the 'full well' scenario.

Good effort :thumbsup:

[xa-coupe]

Thanks Phil ... I agree about the zoom, so I'm contemplating my next purchase to get more reach. My issue is my wallet doesn't match my wants .....

[Startrek]

Jeff,


Depending what camera you have on board ( sensor size ) a Bintel GSO 6" f6 newt will only cost you $399 and your NGC 5139 will look like the attached photo with an APS C sensor size or close to it. This image was captured in Sydney last year with my 6" f6 GSO Bintel Newt , my old Canon 600D DSLR , Bortle 8 light polluted skies and full moon ( lots of 60 sec subs )



Don't be scared off using a 6" newt, your mount will carry it easily and collimation will be a snack at f6

I still use mine after 4 years and love it ( focal length 900mm )


Cheers
Martin