This image is a composite shot of about 2 hours’ worth of imaging. All images were taken using MaximDL and I edited the shot in both MaximDL and Photoshop CS3. Scope and cameras were fully automated by MaximDL. There is a bit more noise in this shot i had a bit of trouble editing out that was due to too much light pollution at my home. Still, it did turn out pretty good for a first attempt at this object. Here are the specs on my setup: Meade LX-90 OTA 8" Orion Sirius EQ-G Goto Mount. Canon Rebel XS DSLR Camera (Astro-Modified/No Internal IR filter) Astronomik IR/UV Cut filter 2" Orion Skyglow Photographic Filter 2" Orion Autoguider with 1.25" UV/IR Cut filter (Orion) Orion Mini 50MM guide scope MaximDL 5.24 for automating and controlling everything plus Editing/Combining. 50 Ft. Active repeater USB cable and USB 3.0 powered Hub attached to the mount.
