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
M51 using DSLR Prime Focus mounted on 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
M51 Whirlpool Galaxy, May 8, 2024