[2020BC (Bill Christie)]

Had a devil of a time shooting this one between cloud breaks last night. Took five hours to set up and just when I was ready to go the clouds started rollin in. Focus is soft and guiding was a bit lame. Still, I'm pleased with my first M17.

Exposure: Stack 5 x 200secs, ISO1600, Noise Reduc On, Prime Focus;
Scope: Orion ED80 with crosshairs;
Mount: LXD-75 SN-8 hand-guided.