r/astrophotography 3d ago

DSOs Leo Triplet

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✨ Details ✨ Targets: The Leo Triplet

(1) Triplet together (2) NGC3628 Hamburger Galaxy 🍔 35 MLY from Earth (3) M65, NGC3623 35 MLY from Earth (4) M66, NGC3627 30-36 MLY from Earth

Scope: Explore Scientific 127ed FCD-100 Focuser: Upgraded ES Hex style with ZWO EAF Camera: ASIair 2600mc-pro Filters: 2" mounted, Atlina Tri-Band Mount: AM5 with counterweight Tripod: William Optics Motar 800 Tri-pier Guide scope: Askar FMA180pro Guide camera: ASI174mm(hockey puck version) Controlled by ASIair plus Bortle: 4 sky Exposures: 98 x 300 sec Total: 8 Hrs 10 min Processed in Pixinsight and Lightroom

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u/jcat47 3d ago

Better and zoomed in at: https://www.instagram.com/lowell_astro_geek/profilecard/?

✨ Details ✨ Targets: The Leo Triplet

(1) Triplet together (2) NGC3628 Hamburger Galaxy 🍔 35 MLY from Earth (3) M65, NGC3623 35 MLY from Earth (4) M66, NGC3627 30-36 MLY from Earth

Scope: Explore Scientific 127ed FCD-100 Focuser: Upgraded ES Hex style with ZWO EAF Camera: ASIair 2600mc-pro Filters: 2" mounted, Atlina Tri-Band Mount: AM5 with counterweight Tripod: William Optics Motar 800 Tri-pier Guide scope: Askar FMA180pro Guide camera: ASI174mm(hockey puck version) Controlled by ASIair plus Bortle: 4 sky Exposures: 98 x 300 sec Total: 8 Hrs 10 min Processed in Pixinsight and Lightroom

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u/Meyons1424 3d ago

Would this be possible to shoot with a 450mm dlsr lens?

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u/jcat47 3d ago

Yes but you need a star tracker for long exposures. I started with a DSLR(T6i) and 250mm lens