Helena Observatory,   North Alton, NS

M51

19-Apr-2024 11:18 AST 19-Apr-2024 15:18 UTC


M51, 4-Jun-2013

Scope: Orion 200mm Astrograph, f/4
Mount: HEQ5
Guiding: KWIQ/QHY5 / PHD
Imaging Camera: Canon 350D (modified)
ISO: 400
Frames: 6 @ 5m0s, 6 @ 2m0s
Total Exposure: 42m
Processing: DSS, PixInsight
Distance: 23 Mly
 
First light at my new observing site.
Yes, darker skies make a difference!