crisp thorn
This is version 1 of my Messier 51 image, with a total of 53,9 hours of integration time. I believe there's still more IFN around M51 that I can try to edit a bit better, especially with more masking in Pixinsight. For now, I mainly wanted to share just how incredibly many background galaxies are visible in the background. Countless tiny orange specks scattered throughout the image!
Shot from my balcony here in the Netherlands🇳🇱
Bortle 5
Optolong L-Pro exposures:
53hr 54min
1078x 180sec
Calibration frames for each night:
20 Darks
20 Flats
20 Dark flats
Gear used:
🔭 Askar 103APO
⚙️ Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
📸 ZWO ASi294MC Pro
🌌 Optolong L-Pro
tacit hare
