Markarian's Chain
The beautiful chain of galaxies in Virgo
Integration time (running total):
* OSC 130 X 180s (390m)
* Total: 6h30m
Integration time target
* Target: 6 hours
* Progress: 100%
Thursday 18th January
'Star, star teach me how to shine, shine'
The beautiful chain of galaxies in Virgo
Integration time (running total):
* OSC 130 X 180s (390m)
* Total: 6h30m
Integration time target
* Target: 6 hours
* Progress: 100%
Thursday 18th January
Integration time (running total):
* OSC 231 X 300s (1155m)
* Total: 19h15m
Integration time target
* Target: 20 hours
* Progress: 96%
The main observatory mount needs a strip down and re-grease to rectify poor guiding. While this work is undertaken I have switched to the fantastic HEQ5 Pro and the 80mm refractor which consistently guides at an RMS of 0.2 - 0.3"/px and sometimes lower. The Tadpoles and Spider Nebula is a brand new target which should remain…