Imaging galaxy M81 (Backyard Astrophotography)
M81 is a popular target for both visual astronomers and backyard astrophotographers. In this video I attempt to image galaxy M81 using a Vixen telescope, QHY cooled cmos camera and special filter from Optolong. To see the final image skip to the end. I've also included a blooper this time!
Optolong L-pro filter bit.ly/32a9Gfu
QHY168C 16mp cooled cmos camera bit.ly/2NkkKTb
Special thanks to KWtelescope.com for lending me the Vixen VC200L for galaxy season!
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Some of my gear...
Skywatcher Esprit 100 F5.5 Triplet refractor telescope bit.ly/36w1F7Y
Moravian G3 16200EC CCD w/ 5 position FW bit.ly/2PL0qvK
William Optics Zenithstar APO refractor telescope bit.ly/2JRM1tR
QHY168C 16mp cooled cmos camera bit.ly/2NkkKTb
Optolong L-R-G-B 2" filters bit.ly/32a9Gfu
Optolong L-eNhance filter bit.ly/32a9Gfu
Optolong L-pro filter bit.ly/32a9Gfu
Triad Quadband Ultra Filter bit.ly/2CbQXWh
Skywatcher EQ mount bit.ly/2C9lap1
Skywatcher Star Adventurer bit.ly/2C9Fwyi
Pegasus Astro Focus Cube bit.ly/2qonGow
Orion Starshoot Autoguider bit.ly/34z6pbh
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sweet shot
@VisibledarkAstro
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Nice video once again! Image is great ... again. Wish I could get more sky time but Northern Ontario is still mostly cloudy rain, snow and just yuck... so opportunities are slim. Your videos are filling the vacancy . Well done Shawn..
A target I have imaged several times but that sir is outstanding.
@VisibledarkAstro
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Beautiful Image Shawn! Magnificent colors.
@VisibledarkAstro
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray. Yes it turned out not bad. Not as good as I wanted but pretty good still. :)
Great looking image!! I always manage to pick up tips from your set up process. Very entertaining blooper.
Excellent M81 Shawn!
@VisibledarkAstro
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Superbe! I saw this image of M81 on FB, but I din't know it's yours and I 'liked' it. Amazing work, Shawn! 👍😃
Excellent image Shawn!,shame about the clouds coming in.
@VisibledarkAstro
4 жыл бұрын
Ya clouds suck. lol. Thanks for watching!
Great video once again. I am your fan. You seem to be achieving a fraction of an arcsecond guiding. Please could I request you for the guide log? I'd love to see it. I use an HEQ5-PRO (to be belt modded soon) and my total without dithering is usuaully 1.2". TIA. Brillaing image by the way :)
Just found your channel. Great content! And lovely image! I just bought a VC200L and am finding it hard to balance as it is quite back heavy. It looks like you are much further up the tube than I was. Did it balance ok? Still looks pretty back-heavy. I am jsut trying to see what else I might need to properly mount. Thanks! And clear skies!
Shawn, I'd love to see how much of a difference you see at 5 hrs, 10 hrs, 15 hrs, 20 hrs. Is it worth adding the time. It would make a great video!
@VisibledarkAstro
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I'll consider this for a video! Thanks and clear skies!
Always a scope on my list, something about it. Any issues installing the autofocuser on the stock focus block? I have an ZWO EAF
Hi nice video, congratulations. Can you explain to me why you mount the anti-condensation band? Isn't the Vixen an open system?
@VisibledarkAstro
Жыл бұрын
The idea was to help reduce condensation on the secondary. Whether it worked or not I don't know. Never used it without. 😆
What autofocuser do you use?