M109

This is about 4 hrs of M109 through the TEC200 and the ST237 on the eternally vigilant AP1200, the only piece of hardware that doesn't seem to care what temperature it is. Everything else... computers... telescopes... the observatory... the camera.. have been sources of trouble the last couple weeks but the AP doesn't even seem to notice the cold snaps.. have you hugged your mount today

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Super detail Mike! I'm impressed.

Very nice, Mike! The core does seem a bit burnt out, nothing that some carfeul curves (or DDP) on the original can't handle. Careful hugging your mount when it's cold - you might stick!

Eric

Nicely done Mike.

Well I haven't hugged my mount, but.... I am one of those traveling astro-imagers. Its my batteries that have been doing well for me. I have always worried how they would do in the cold, but apparently I haven't gotten them cold enough yet. I should hug them.

Brrrr,sounds cold!
I know what you mean though,I sometimes forget all about my 1200 because it just works perfect all the time!

Sweet M109! As Eric pointed out the core seems a bit bright but that is an easy fix. Some sharpening would probably help to bring out all the nice little details you picked up in the arms.


Jason

Fabulous image Mike.

Greg.

Wonderful detail! I like the bar.

Tom