Hello Guys,

I remember last year trying to find this one M104 Sombrero with my non goto CG5.

I was unable to.  This year with my GOTO LXD-75 I found it. Not allot ofdetail but

it is the DSIc thru LX50 8 inch SCT and reduced to 1000mm to get this tiny galaxy at 6 arc minutes

74 x 30 seconds ( unable to guide with the LPI again got to got a guide camera).

Also got M51 Again it's a little noisy . Same setup 105 x 30 seconds

http://autostarsuite.net/photos/kizrus/picture10335.aspx

http://autostarsuite.net/photos/kizrus/picture10336.aspx

Greg

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Gilbert,Arizona
Meade LX-50 8inch Sct
LXD-75 mount
Williams Optics 66mm APO Doublet
DSIc
Canon Xt
Atik Focal Reducer + 1 inch ext.
Envisage
High Gain On

Greg,

Looks like your imaging is coming along well.  If you can go a bit longer on the exposures you will find you can get a lot more detail but it looks as though your stars are nice and round and your focus is good which is always a plus.  Nice job, look forward to seeing more of your images.

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Stephen P. Hamilton
AutoStarSuite.Net Owner/Moderator
http://www.HamiltonAstronomy.com
King George Observatory
38° 21' 26" , -77° 03' 04"
Photos: My Photo Gallery