[benklerk]

Done my first galaxy last night (moon was 1st quarter). M 104 (Sombrero Galaxy) Took 15 images at 2 min but turned out my guiding software PHD2 stopped guiding. So I will try Ascom guiding instead of ST-4 next time.

Overall done 2 subs at 2 min = 4 min exposure. Camera is D7100 ISO 1000, prime focus. How do you focus using a DSLR? I usually go to the moon to focus to get fine details.

I need to learn on how to do darks, flats and bias. Any tips on how to do this, as this would reduce a lot of noise.

Update, changing to Ascom pulse guiding has made guiding better than ST-4 so far. Im getting about .7 arc min.