M101

First time imaging since the spring. Took out scope and camera to see if I still remembered how to use them. Above is galaxy M101 last night  at 11PM, up high in the North West these early july  nights. The scope a 5" refractor, image time 5 minutes exposures for a total of one and one half hour.

M101 0n the clear nights we have had this week. This is one hour in one minute stacks. Processed in Photoshop.

This little gem is straight overhead this early december evenings.
Just got my guider so I had to try it. The results are encouraging.

119 minutes combined 1 min images taken with Orion 80ed on Friday May 10 9:30 - 11:40 pm from Whiting NJ .