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Finally, clear skies.

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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #94564 by wbean

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Finally, clear skies. was created by wbean
We finally saw an end to the grey in Cork last night.
Managed to get my first unguided tracking shot of M31 andromeda galaxy.

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OTA: WO 72mm Megrez w/ Moonlite Focuser
Camera: Nikon D3100 14.2mp
Mount: HEQ5 Pro
Exposures: 1
Exposure: 1min
ISO: 3200

My next goal is a guided image of M31 using an OAG
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OTA: WO 72mm Megrez, Skymax 127
Mount: HEQ5 Pro w/ EQMOD

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12 years 5 months ago #94566 by mykc

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Well done Will, good tracking and a very clean image for such a high ISO. I'm sure you will have great fun tracking and stacking and watching the full galaxy emerge.

I'll be in the Ballydehob area from the 28th of July till the 10th of August. If you're there, perhaps we could arrange to meet up. I've not done any imaging for a while and should get back to it and take advantage of the dark skies while I'm in West Cork.

Mike
Skywatcher 120 mm ED on a CG5 mount.
Orion UK 300mm Dobsonian
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Hi Mike,
Thanks for the compliments! I was quite surprised at how little noise there was too.

We really do get some breath taking skies in west Cork. I might venture down next weekend too
and take you up on that meet up. Got to make the most of this summer when we can.

Will
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OTA: WO 72mm Megrez, Skymax 127
Mount: HEQ5 Pro w/ EQMOD

BLOG: astronomybox.blogspot.com/

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