+RonC Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Decided having got a book from the Astro show last week to try and image as many Messier objects as I can. The book gives the co-ordinates and best months/times to image them all although some aren't possible from the UK! Some of them are a bit boring and just open clusters etc. and some are quite difficult and low in the sky but it will bring a bit more purpose to the year. I will still drift off and grab some NGC's and IC's I'm sure!! Cheers Ron Edited March 15, 2019 by Ron Clarke added text +Graham and Smithysteve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Sounds like a good plan to me Ron. +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Something to aim for Ron. +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Good plan Ron. What was the book? Last time I was in RVO they has a book called something like the "top 100 astrophotography targets" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 No, already got that, this is 'Messier Astrophotography Reference' by Allan Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 A good idea, it’s good to have a plan - please keep us informed Ron! ? +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 Well 20 already in the bag, the one's around Leo and Ursa major are next. (weather permitting!!) Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 13 hours ago, Ron Clarke said: No, already got that, this is 'Messier Astrophotography Reference' by Allan Hall. Thanks Ron. Good luck with your quest! +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Well added 2 extra M's last night despite the guiding playing up. M97 and M108. M97 40 x 45s dithered so no no darks M108 25 x 45 secs, no darks. I tried M109 but I need the guiding to work for that, but upto 23 M's imaged. Ron Smithysteve, andyboy1970, Bottletopburly and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Wow, well done Ron, you're cracking on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Well dobe Ron. How long do you think it will take you to do all 110. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Not sure, all year I would think, there are still 20 I have not yet seen let alone imaged!! Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I'm missing 12 and they are all to low to see, maybe they are possible to image, I look forward to seeing if you can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Ron Clarke said: Not sure, all year I would think, there are still 20 I have not yet seen let alone imaged!! Cheers Ron All year! I was thinking that you might be quoting in lifetimes!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 There's only 110! A lot of them are in groups so easy to get 2 or 3 on an evenings imaging. There are 20 I've yet to see!! Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Found a few images from Kelling 2014 so now on 26 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Good night last night, imaged 6 new Messier's ; M96 & 96 M105 M100 M53 M3. Busy stacking this afternoon but 2 done, both only 30 mins as are most on my list now. M100 M3 Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Six more added today, M10, 11,12,14,24 and M25.. Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I saw m11 briefly last year that’s one I want to get , looked stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 For you Dave. Bottletopburly and +Bino-viewer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 M11 is one of my favourites ; it never disappoints from a dark sky. I still don't get the duck thing though......? ? Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 19 hours ago, Ron Clarke said: For you Dave. Nice Ron soon have that in the bag with the frac , widefield version ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 You can get them all if you go darn sarf. I've even seen M6 and M7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 One I recommend for later in the year is M35. I'm still waiting to get decent focus on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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