Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  IC 4278  ·  M 51  ·  NGC 5194  ·  NGC 5195  ·  Whirlpool galaxy
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M51 Test with ST2000XCM, Tony Blakesley
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M51 Test with ST2000XCM

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First object to do in a while! Got a new setup in the backyard observatory, so here is a quick go with the new camera. Its a whole new learning curve using SGP and the SBIG self guiding ST-2000XCM. I know with a good workflow I can make some good images with the setup. Just need to put in the exposure time and get better at processing. This image is pretty terrible because I was dealing with my sensor condensing up and the clouds rolling in, but I wanted to post it anyway to see if it will plate solve and get my gear loaded. -Tony

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M51 Test with ST2000XCM, Tony Blakesley