M109

Here is an image of M109. I was a bit challenged with this one in that it is somewhat small and dim. I need a better scope than my C8; I need better guiding and mount stability than my ASGT; And I need more exposure. Oh well, maybe someday.....

I have attached a midsized image, a full size image and exposure / processing details are here:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/M109.htm

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Jim,

Great job on this subject, IMHO.

Having just recently been getting back into astronomy after moving to WA state from AZ, I definately notice this higher latitude. means ever shorter spring and summer nights which don't allow for much time any given evening, especially for those of us with portable setups.

One of these days, we'll all have the primo equipment, and hour and hours of exposure time on that equipment..........

Keith

Jim,

Great job on this subject, IMHO.

Having just recently been getting back into astronomy after moving to WA state from AZ, I definately notice this higher latitude. means ever shorter spring and summer nights which don't allow for much time any given evening, especially for those of us with portable setups.

One of these days, we'll all have the primo equipment, and hour and hours of exposure time on that equipment..........

Keith

Hey Jim, don't sell yourself short! That's a great image, no matter what instrument/equipment you used.
I like it because, when you look at it, you are probably seeing what someone out there sees when they look at "us", ie, our Milky Way galaxy!

Walt

Nice as always Jim!

Tom

Very nice Jim!

Jim It's still a good looking image well done.


Cheers


Louie

Yea, I need a million dollars, all new equipment, a private observatory in west Texas, and some free time to enjoy it, but hey, we do what we can, with what we're given! Judging by this image, you're doing a lot better than me!
Keep up the good work.
JDBraddy

Jim Thommes said:

Here is an image of M109. I was a bit challenged with this one in that it is somewhat small and dim. I need a better scope than my C8; I need better guiding and mount stability than my ASGT; And I need more exposure. Oh well, maybe someday.....

I have attached a midsized image, a full size image and exposure / processing details are here:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/M109.htm

[QUOTEI need a better scope than my C8; I need better guiding and mount stability than my ASGT; And I need more exposure.
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You're feeling an itch that needs to be scratched, Jim!

Despite your challenges, you are turning out great images! Keep up the great work!

To quote Samuel Johnson, "Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance."

Eric

Super job!

Always one of my favorites.

Kevin