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M51 - First try with ES127ED FCD100 Scope, Watchmaker
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M51 - First try with ES127ED FCD100 Scope

M51 - First try with ES127ED FCD100 Scope, Watchmaker
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M51 - First try with ES127ED FCD100 Scope

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M51 In early May

This is my first attempt at using my ES 127ED (FCD100) Scope for Astrophotography.   This is a crop of the original pic - solely for framing.

Also first time use of a field flattener & reducer and having to work out Backfocus.  Backfocus was approx. 55mm - from spacers I had on hand. 

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M51 - First try with ES127ED FCD100 Scope, Watchmaker