Astrophotography Targets
Photos shown here were taken with a crop sensor mirrorless camera and standard lenses, using the MSM Rotator
Short Focal Length
Short Focal Length
Long Focal Length
Long Focal Length
Pinwheel Galaxy
Pinwheel Galaxy
Different names: M 101, NGC 5457
Approximate Location: between Ursa Major and Draco
Surface Brightness: 24
Recommended Season: all year round
Recommended Focal Length: > 400mm
Whirlpool Galaxy
Whirlpool Galaxy
Different names: M 51, NGC 5194
Approximate Location: between Bootes and Ursa Major
Surface Brightness: 22
Recommended Season: Spring
Recommended Focal Length: > 400mm
Recommended Seasons are for the Northern hemisphere.
Surface Brightness is a measure of brightness where lower is brighter.