M51 with the Sharpstar SCA260

This is my first-light image with the SCA260. M51 seems like a fitting object that is just the right size and well-positioned this time of year.

• Exposures:
  • R: 75×90s
  • G: 74×90s
  • B: 50×90s
  • L: 56×90s
  • Total exposure time:  6.4 hours
• Doylestown, PA, May 2-3, 2024
• Telescope: Sharpstar SCA260 (f/5)
• Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM-Pro with Astrodon filters
• Mount: iOptron CEM120
• Guiding: ZWO ASI174MM (off-axis)
• Acquisition: NINA + PHD2 and ASTAP
• Processing: AstroPixelProcessor, PixInsight