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Galaxies

Galaxies are huge aggregations of stars, having a common gravitational center. Our Milkyway is a fine example. You can see at least two, maybe three galaxies beyond our own with only your eyes. With a small telescope (or even binoculars), several hundreds can be seen.
R200SS with coma-corrector. 3 minutes Canon 20D, 800 ISO. Unguided on Losmandy GM-8. 2005-10-23
M33. R200SS with coma-corrector. 6x90 sec on Canon 20D, 800 ISO. Unguided. 2005-10-23

M82. R200SS. Canon 20D, 3x300sec. Guided with ST-4. Poor conditions, 2007-01-21.
M101. R200SS. Canon 20D, 5x300sec. Guided with ST-4. Poor conditions, 2007-01-21
M51. R200SS. Canon D60, 5 minutes. Unguided.
M81. R200SS. Canon 20D, 3x300sec. Guided with ST-4. Poor conditions, 2007-01-21
Leo triplet. Orion 80mm ED. 4x2min on Canon D60. Unguided.
M64, Vixen R200SS. 5x60 sec on Canon 20D. Unguided.
M82 & M82. Tele Vue 4" APO. 7x180 sec on Canon 20D. Unguided.