Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  M 65  ·  M 66  ·  NGC 3623  ·  NGC 3627  ·  NGC 3628
Leo's Triplet - Widefield, JanD
Leo's Triplet - Widefield
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Leo's Triplet - Widefield

Leo's Triplet - Widefield, JanD
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Leo's Triplet - Widefield

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Hi,

I am still trying to figure out auto-guiding with PHD2 (this was my 3rd attempt). While the Dec-axis seems more or less fine, the RA-axis is jumping like a fish out of the water. The images were shot in holidays under the wonderful dark sky in the Haute-Provence. I am back now and will patiently try to fine-tune the PHD settings in my backyard, covered from wind and set on a stable ground. Although the stars are not perfect spots in this picture, 270 second exposures are much more than was possible with the unguided mount. I also have to admit that the Go-To function is wonderful...

Best wishes from Lausanne,

Jan

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Leo's Triplet - Widefield, JanD