Took a trip up to the Mogollon Rim. Nice dark skies about a Bortle 2.

First attempt at this galaxy. This is another one that I will revisit again as I finally figured out the tracking software to get much better object tracking. The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51a (M51a) or NGC 5194, […]

This is one of my first attempts at capturing a galaxy, since March is galaxy season. Pretty happy with my initial results, but also surprised at how small they are in the frame. I plan on shooting this again with […]

First attempt at this galaxy. Still haven’t got the guide scope and tracking software to work for me correctly, but getting close. Will do this target again with the better tracking and probably using a barlow lens with the OM-1 […]

This is another of my first attempts at imaging a galaxy, so why not three of them together. I will definitely try this target again with adding barlow lens to the OM-1. The Leo Triplet (also known as the M66 […]