This is Messier 101, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy. M101 is 21 million light years away from earth. This represents 6 hours of RGB data taken over two nights in Hemet, CA. #astrophotography #m101 #pinwheelgalaxy #zwo #astro-tech #asi294mm #am5

Markarian’s Chain is a string of galaxies located towards the centre of the Virgo Galaxy Cluster.
Markarian’s Chain contains at least 7 different galaxy members that appear to move coherently: notably 2 huge, bright lenticular galaxies known as M84 and M86. This shot was taken on March 24th from Picacho Peak State Park in Picacho, AZ. #astrphotography #zwoam5 #astro-tech #zwo #asi294mm #MarkariansChain

All set up and ready to go with the new highly mobile rig. Still waiting on a pier extension so I’ll have to be careful tonight but excited to finally have a clear night to test everything out. #astrophotgraphy #zwo #am5 #astro-tech #asi294mm #astronomy