It was the 29th of Jan. 2014.
I tried for NGC 1808 - it seems I only proved it was there.
The seeing was also bad after a hot day - 5 arc seconds.
I couldn't bring out the faint outer arms of this galaxy.
I think it needs mega data from my light polluted location.
It is 40 million light years away and magnitude 10.5.
While waiting for Eta to rise above the trees I took a quick M42 Orion.
I got the trapezium in nicely with some 30 seconds frames.
By the time Eta rose it was late - 2.30am & the seeing went to under 3.5 arc seconds.
I am happy with the detail in that picture.
Larger versions & more details on my flickr photos.
All taken with an 8" f6 Newt that I collimated well & a QHY9 mono.
Any comments welcome.
cheers
Allan