M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

May 5, 2022

  • Scope: Meade 8″ LX200R
  • Camera: Pentax K3 DSLR
  • Filters: OSC
  • Mount: Tripod Alt/Az
  • Images: 55 at 30 seconds
  • Exposure: 30s x 55 = 27.5 Minutes
  • Processing: ASTAP
  • Notes: My very first image taken through the LX200R

May 8, 2024

  • Scope: Meade 8″ LX200R
  • Camera: ZWO ASI183MM
  • Filters: Optolong LRGB
  • Mount: Tripod w/Equtorial Wedge
  • Images: 48L 19R 20G 24B @ 60s
  • Exposure: 60s x 110 = 110 Min
  • Processing: ASTAP, DSS StarTools8
  • Notes: My second attempt at M51 with the ZWO camera