m13

 Posted: Apr 29th, 2026
Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher 130/650
Camera: canon 550d
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ2 + eq2 motor drive
Software: DSS, Siril, Pix
Exposure:
104 x 6" ISO/Gain: 800
 Praga, Czech Republic
 Apr 28th, 2026
10 m
107
Resolution: 1260x1252 px
Scale: 2235 KB

First of all, this is my first globular cluster.

It turned out pretty decent, I think. I'm not sure if more integration is needed, since it seems like I can't get any more out of it anyway. As for the bad news, it turns out I had not 6 but 7 panels, which explains why I couldn't properly capture much of what I had planned.

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It turned out well.
Regarding "managing to capture a lot of what I planned" — were you, by any chance, planning to shoot emission hydrogen nebulae? If so, the camera needs to be modified — the filter that cuts out the infrared range must be removed. With that filter, such nebulae are difficult to photograph. Yes, light pollution is a big hindrance, but a Bortle class 6–7 sky is no obstacle for true astrophotography enthusiasts! :) People even shoot under Bortle class 9 light pollution.
Clear skies and less light pollution!
30 Apr, 2026 Reply
Megapups Replied to Vladimir
Thank you, and yes, I meant emission [nebulae], but I also plan to use the camera for regular photography, so I can't [dedicate it solely to astrophotography] for now. Also, a big issue with light pollution is that reference stars are harder to see in live view, and the Heart [Nebula] turned out just okay—though I might be able to improve it a bit by adjusting the scale.
30 Apr, 2026 Reply

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