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Old 09-07-2014, 01:32 AM
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Galaxy NGC247

This is probably not the most suitable target for a DSLR, it has low surface brightness, but the last time I tried to image this with an ED80 and my old K-x I totally and miserably failed. I needed to redeem myself.

What I like about this pic is all the little galaxies in the background. I'm amazed I can pick that sort of thing up with a DSLR. Average data for most, but this was a big effort for me.

327 x 1 minute subs unguided for a total of about 5.5 hours, Skywatcher ED100 at F9, Pentax K-5.

Full frame to explore at Astrobin. http://astrob.in/106605/0/
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