M61 - M90

M66 (NGC 3627)

Spiral Galaxy, Leo
Mag 8.9 Size 8′x2.5′
2010-04-16
200mm f5 Newtonian
DS filter, guided, Canon 350D
5x300s subs processed in Nebulosity and PS CS3
Lost some subs due to a meridian flip.

M71 (NGC 6838)

Globular Cluster, Sagitta
Mag 8.2 Size 7.2′
2010-08-15
200mm f5 Newtonian, Canon 350D
Guided, SW LPR filter, MPCC
10x180s subs before clouds
Processed in Nebulosity and  PhotoShop CS5
First use of new Skywatcher LPR filter.
Doesn’t really look like a globular – in fact it wasn’t classified as one for a while.

M81 (NGC 3031)

Spiral Galaxy, Ursa Major
Mag 6.9, size 21′x10′
2010-02-10
200mm f5 Newtonian
Canon EOS 350D, DS filter
5x60s 5x120s 5x180s 5x240s ISO 800
Processed in Nebulosity and PS CS3

M84 (NGC 4374)

Lenticular Galaxy, Virgo
Mag 9.1, Size 5′
2010-04-17
200mm f5 Newtonian, Canon 350D
DS filter, guided
7x300s, 2x420s
Processed in Nebulosity and PS CS3
Lots of coma because it is at the edge of the frame.

M86 (NGC 4406)

Lenticular Galaxy, Virgo
Mag 8.9, Size 7.5′x5.5′
2010-04-17
200mm f5 Newtonian, Canon 350D
DS filter, guided
7x300s, 2x420s
Processed in Nebulosity and PS CS3