Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  M 65  ·  M 66  ·  NGC 3623  ·  NGC 3627  ·  NGC 3628
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The Leo Triplet in LRGB, Chad Leader
The Leo Triplet in LRGB
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The Leo Triplet in LRGB

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The Leo Triplet in LRGB, Chad Leader
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The Leo Triplet in LRGB

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Finally getting my iOptron RC8 in proper working order. This is my first completed project after having a custom de-coupling plate installed that decouples the focuser from the primary mirror cell. Collimation is MUCH more stable now. Check out my blog posts about GSO RC8s here:
Taming a GSO RC8
Bench Collimating a GSO RC8

Bortle 7
L = 112 x 120s = 3.7 hours
R, G, and B = 30 x 120s = 3 hours
Total = 6.7 hours integration

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The Leo Triplet in LRGB, Chad Leader