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M51(Whirlpool Galaxy): 980221: 5 minutes (hi resolution version - 124Kb)

M101(Pinwheel Galaxy): 980221: 5 minutes

M108: 980221: 5 minutes

M109:980221: 10 minutes

On March 26 & 28-29 1998 we had a couple more clear nights, managed to find M95, M96, and M46. This time I wanted to see how well the scope could track at f11 (3910 mm. focal length) for a longer exposure. I chose M96 for a 25 minute exposure because I had seen pictures revealing a faint ring detail outside the main oval of luminosity. I didn't pick up much of that. There are at least 3 additional galaxies in this picture though. I am glad I chose this object, because on May 9th, a bright supernova (SN 1998bu, IAUC6899) was discovered there. See the before and after images on my M96 page.

M95:980326: 4 minutes

M96:980329: 25 minutes
 
 

NGC7331: 981016 1:20 AM EDT.  15 minute exposure, Mid-Atlantic Star Party

M74: 981016 2:05 AM EDT.  20 minute exposure, Mid-Atlantic Star Party

NGC1300: 981016 2:41 AM EDT.  25 minute exposure, Mid-Atlantic Star Party