Almost first tries to image DSO using CCD

Ivan,
Thank from your request from beginner's forum. So here is my almost first tries to image DSO using MX516 max exposure 30 sec with 20 stacked (applied 5 dark frame only for M51 to get a darker background)

The real challenge is focusing!

-Ansuman.

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Ansuman,
You're off to a great start! My one suggestion at this point would be to gather lots more data than just 10 minutes. How about some more facts on your setup and processing?
Nice going!
Larry

Ansuman, nicely done my friend... 8)
Larry is correct in saying that MORE data would be great for your images... specially for Galaxies & Nebulas...

Practice makes perfection, so keep it up!

Looking forward to many more shots from you... and thank you for sharing!

These are great first efforts Ansuman ! lots of detail.

Ansuman,

I started CCD imaging about four years ago this week, and your images remind me of my first images, only better! Keep it up!

Eric