Finally got a galaxy other than M31 and the Milky Way! To get the object centered, I used the telescope setting circles. I set them on Arcturus, the brightest star in that area. Then I moved the telescope to the catalog … Continue reading →

200mm f/10, 10mm eyepiece projection single image, 3 sec exposure @ ISO 800. There’s a hint of the Cassini gap in the rings at the sides. Getting a precise focus, a steady moment, and a good exposure only took about 50 … Continue reading →