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[peter_4059 (Peter)]

Here's another galaxy image from Saturday night. This galaxy is a bit smaller and not as bright (Mag 9.0) as NGC5236 (mag 7.6).

This is also 50x1min subs using the DSI II pro and 10" newt.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

That's M66

Some nice detail in there

Mike

[bluescope]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

That's M66

Some nice detail in there

Mike

AKA ngc3627 ... although I'm sure you're kidding around Mike

Nice pic for such short exposures again Peter !

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by bluescope

AKA ngc3627 ... although I'm sure you're kidding around Mike

Who me? Mr Straighty One Eighty

I just know it as M66...to many NGC numbers to remember

[bluescope]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Who me? Mr Straighty One Eighty

I just know it as M66...to many NGC numbers to remember

I can't remember them all either ... that's what "The Sky" is for

[peter_4059 (Peter)]

So it is - I have my Astroplanner plan based on NGC numbers. Thanks for the comments. 1 min seemed like a long exposure when I was doing 10 secs pre-guiding!!!

[allan gould]

Peter
Another lovely shot with great detail. What you are managing to get out of the DSI is incredible. You only have two options from now on. Either 5 min guided subs or get a cooled CCD camera.
Great shot again. We will have to set up side by side and have a shoot out.

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Nice shot - from my monitor almost looks 3d! I think the DSI's work best on smaller (FOV) images like this. There is much less blooming visible.

[peter_4059 (Peter)]

Cheers Paul. I like the wider shots with the ED80/DSI also although it loves the big 10" aperature.

Allan - I was thinking one option from here - cooling and longer shots! Looking forward to comparing notes vs the SCT/3.3 reducer images.

Peter