Object: NGC4565

Scope: LX200GPS 12" F10

Optical Attachments: Meade F6.3 Focal Reducer

Guiding: Self Guided, AO-7, 4 Hz Lum

Camera: ST-8XME

Mount: LX200GPS, Super Field Tripod. Super Wedge

Software: CCDSoft, CCDStack, FocusMax, PemPro, CCDInspector

 Exposures: L=11 x 5 minute

Camera Temp.: -5 deg. C

Date: Lum 04/21/06

Location: Driveway, Dallas, Tx. USA

Conditions: Temp. ~52 deg.F

Processing: Darks, Flats, align, combine, deconvolution with CCDStack, Unsharp Mask in PhotoShop

Comments: Used F6.3 and AO-7, took CFW8 out of optical path. Collimated with CCDInspector. First image with USB version of the camera, fast is better.