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M51

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Resolution:
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Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher 130/650
Camera
Zwo ASI662MC
Mount
ZWO AM5
Guide Scope
30F4
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI120MM
Software
Pixinsight
Location
Kyzyl, Russia

Light pollution

Yellow, Bortle 5 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 61 × 30″ · ISO/Gain: 252 ·

Total exposure: 31 m

Photo versions

M51
Updated
M51

Jun 8th, 2024

1 h 17 m

Combined the last 2 nights

M51
Current photo
M51

Jun 5th, 2024

31 m

M51
M51

May 29th, 2024

20 m

M51
M51

Apr 9th, 2024

45 m

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Comments

Oleg Novoselov
Judging by the photo, the stars have been found.
You need to experiment with your camera, for example, take 30-second exposures but with a gain of 252. If there is overexposure, then reduce the exposure time further, or conversely, increase it if there is clearly not enough light.
For future reference, write to me on the forum olega66.
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Evgeniy KupriyanovReply to Oleg Novoselov
Alright, today I'll give it a try. I stitched the images in Siril—the others couldn't handle it, though Siril is a bit complicated. Also, with the Sky-Watcher Dob 130/650 Retractable Virtuoso telescope, which has a helical focuser, focusing is really tough; it always feels like the sharpness is slipping away.
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