First Whirlpool (M51a/NGC5194)
First Whirlpool (M51a/NGC5194)
I've been really struggling with my processing recently. I'm getting better at bringing out details but producing meaningful colours remains challenging! Anyhow, I'm happy enough with this first attempt at the Whirlpool Galaxy to post it. I might revisit to search for more/deeper colours once processing skills improve.
Data is from SPA-2 L(8*300s + 2*600), R(14*120s + 9*300s + 4*600), G(15*120s + 8*300s + 3*600), B (15*120s + 8*300s + 4*600). Processed entirely in Affinity Photo.
Data is from SPA-2 L(8*300s + 2*600), R(14*120s + 9*300s + 4*600), G(15*120s + 8*300s + 3*600), B (15*120s + 8*300s + 4*600). Processed entirely in Affinity Photo.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
SPA-2 Officina Stellare 70cm f8 RC reflector
Camera
FLI PL 16803
Location
IC Astronomy, Oria, Almeria, Spain
Date of observation
Various in Mar/Apr/July/Aug 21
Filters
Astrodon LRGB
Processing
Affinity Photo (v1)
Credits
Telescope Live, Mike Jenkinson, James Ritson (macros)
