Galaxies M104 and M64

[Nighthound]

A couple galaxy shots taken with a Meade 10" LX200 and Canon 20D. M104 (The Sombrero Galaxy) is a fairly easy target as far as brightness but it rides very low in the sky from my location so exposures are limited per night and only in a site with dark southeastern skies make it worth the effort. M64(The Black Eye Galaxy) is a bit more stubborn or faint. These were taken years ago so they're a bit noisy and could benefit from reprocessing but still not bad for a DSLR.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/PS%20Gallery/sombrerobcc.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Astrophotography/m64cc.jpg

[Johnny9s]

Great shots!! You definitely give me something to strive for.

[Nighthound]

Thanks John, I got a feelin' you'll be putting these to shame in no time at all.

[Celestron]

Very nice Steve ! Thanks for sharing .

[Jim G]

Great stuff! The more I see of these the more I want to get into this.

[Nighthound]

Thanks Ron and Jim.

Go for it Jim, lots of fun.