NGC 4565

A new target for me, NGC 4565 is a fantastic edge-on galaxy. My efforts probably don't do it justice, much more data required.

This image was compiled from 60 x 120s frames taken on 25 April.

Scope:     Sky Watcher ED80 DS Pro
Mount:    Sky Watcher NEQ6 Pro
Camera:  Altair Astro Hypercam 183C

Guide scope: Sky Watcher Evoguide 50ED
Guide cam:   Altair Astro GP-CAM 290M

Image capture: SharpCap
Guiding:           PHD2
Planetarium:    Cartes du Ciel

Stacked in DSS.

Processed in Affinity Photo V1.9.2 and Photoshop Elements 13.

The image was slightly affected by a nearly full Moon, leaving some bright patches lower right. Also, just visible in the image is NGC 4562 up and right of NGC 4565.

This is a rich field with approximately 20 objects in the field of view.