Category Archives: Galaxies

M31 – Andromeda Galaxy

Capture date: 14 July 2023 – 14th January 2024
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 616 x 300s (51h 20m)
Oiii: 1200 x 300s (100h)
L: 164 x 180s (8h 12m)
L: 119 x 10s (19m 50s)
R: 60 x 180s (3h)
G: 56 x 180s (2h 48m)
B: 59 x 180s (2h 57m)
Total Integration: 168h 36′ 50″
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 @ 5s, 30 @ 10s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Reducer: APM Riccardi 0.75x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik H𝛼 6nm, Astronomik Oiiii 6nm, Astronomik L-2, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Plus

NGC7331

Capture date: September 11th – 17th, 2023
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
L: 194 x 180s (9h 42m)
R: 80 x 180s (4h)
G: 78 x 180s (3h 54m)
B: 55 x 180s (2h 45m)
Integration: 20h 21m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik DeepSky RGB, Astronomik L-2
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

NGC6946 – Fireworks Galaxy

Capture date: July 10th – August 23rd, 2023
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
L: 198 x 180s (9h 54m)
R: 45 x 180s (2h 15m)
G: 42 x 180s (2h 6m)
B: 42 x 180s (2h 6m)
Integration: 16h 21m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik DeepSky RGB, Astronomik L-2
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

M57 – Ring Nebula

Capture date: June 15th – June 17th, 2023
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
H𝛼: 53 x 300s (4h 25m)
R: 20 x 180s (1h)
G: 20 x 180s (1h)
B: 14 x 180s (42m)
Integration: 7h 7m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik DeepSky RGB, Astronomik H𝛼 6nm
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

M106

Capture date: May 17th – May 31st, 2023
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
L: 98 x 300s (8h 10m)
R: 58 x 180s (2h 54m)
G: 57 x 180s (2h 51m)
B: 74 x 180s (3h 42m)
H𝛼: 98 x 300s (8h 10m)
Integration: 25h 47m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik L-2, Astronomik DeepSky RGB, Astronomik H𝛼 6nm
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

M101 – Pinwheel Galaxy

Capture date: March 1st – May 15th, 2023
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
L: 90 x 180s (4h 30m)
R: 92 x 180s (4h 36m)
G: 85 x 180s (4h 15m)
B: 72 x 180s (3h 36m)
Integration: 16h 57m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik L-2, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

NGC4565 – Needle Galaxy

Capture date: April 9th – May 3rd, 2023
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
L: 153 x 180s (7h 39m)
R: 29 x 180s (1h 27m)
G: 35 x 180s (1h 45m)
B: 30 x 180s (1h 30m)
Integration: 12h 21m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik L-2, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

M51 – Whirlpool Galaxy

Capture date: April 3rd – 5th, 2023
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
L: 173 x 180s (8h 39m)
R: 44 x 180s (2h 12m)
G: 45 x 180s (2h 15m)
B: 44 x 180s (2h 12m)
Integration: 15h 18m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik L-2, Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

M63 – Sunflower Galaxy

Capture date: March 16st – 18th, 2023
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
R: 65 x 180s (3h 15m)
G: 54 x 180s (2h 42m)
B: 69 x 180s (3h 27m)
Integration: 9h 24m
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro

M100

Capture date: February 21st, 2023
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Bortle class: 5-6

Lights (Gain 100, -5°C, Bin 1×1):
R: 26 x 180s (1h 18m)
G: 21 x 180s (1h 3m)
B: 33 x 180s (1h 39m)
Integration: 4h
Darks: 60
Flats: 30 x 5s
Flat Darks: 60

Scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Flattener: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Flattener 1.0x
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Guide scope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Guide camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini with ZWO OAG-L
Filterwheel: ZWO EFW 7x36mm
Filter(s): Astronomik DeepSky RGB
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Tripod: Sky-Watcher EQ6 Tripod

Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro