I set up my new scope last night (a Skywatcher MN190 Mak Newt), hoping to get LRGB data for M51. I am using a ZWO ASI183MM Pro and set gain to unity (111) and shot 2 minute subs.

I think my subs were too long, but I went ahead and started shooting RGB at the same setting but using 2x2 binning.

Well, as usually happens, clouds moved in, so I only got some Lum, Red and a little Green.

I am going to try to shoot more green, blue, lum and Ha tonight.

Here is how the setup looks. The scope is mounted on a Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount.


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Here is what I got so far. This is 20, 2 minute Luminance subs. I'll be adding more color, narrowband and luminance data tonight (If it is clear) so I can make a full color image. I'll be sure to update the thread with the color image once I finish it.

[PenPusher]

A nice piece of equipment and a really nice result so far, hope to see a lot more in the future. Cloudless skys in my part of the world are the exception rather than the rule.

[Dan Paris]

excellent, lot of fine details

[Colorado CJ]

Thanks!

I won't be able to shoot more data and get a color image for about 5 more days.

Weather has moved in and there will be no clear skies for at least that long .

I sure thought Colorado had a lot more clear nights that it has had the past few months. I guess getting into Astrophotography really brought in the weather.