Well I finally got the chance to capture the galaxy that started my interest in astronomy. Last year I spotted an image of M104 and had it as my desktop while I read these forums and searched for a scope.
Clouds cleared in Sydney the other night and I decided to see what I could get of it.
12 x 2min + darks & flats. iso1600, 100ed unguided. Stacked in DSS and the usual tweaking in PS.
Unfortunately the camera had less battery power than I thought so I couldn't get more shots.
Have attached the full frame and a crop.
Its certainly not to the standard of the shot that was on my desktop but I'm happy
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