ASTROSHOW - AZcendant Observatory

Object:

M106

Date(s):

2 Feb 2012 - Early morning

Location:

AZcendant observatory, Rancho Hidalgo, NM

Telescope:

LX200 Classic, 10", F/6.3

Mount:

Meade Super-Wedge

Camera:

SBIG ST-11000

Single-Shot Color:

Luminance:

5 10 minute shots, bin 1

Red:

5 5 minute shots, bin 2

Green:

5 5 minute shots, bin 2

Blue:

5 5 minute shots, bin 2

Comments:

Stacked in Maxim DL, additional processing in Maxim DL and Paint Shop Pro.

Still learning. Have LOTS to learn. I do see the flaws in this image and need to figure out how to improve...

Skies here at Rancho Hidalgo are superb though! It was cloudy before midnight and there was a ring around the moon. Cleared somewhat for this shot