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Beginner's Astrophotos

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A few of my attempts that turned out fairly well. 
 
Lots of room for improvement!

Andromeda Galaxy - M31
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Canon 350D / Orion ED-80

The Orion Nebula - M42
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Canon 350D / Orion ED-80

Trifid Nebula - M20
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Meade DSI / Celestron CPC 8 XLT (not balanced)

Jupiter
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Meade DSI / 2X barlow / Celestron CPC 8 XLT

Flame Nebula and The Horsehead Nebula
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Canon 350D / Orion ED-80 (zoomed)

NGC 7331 and Stephan's Quints
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Canon 350D / Orion ED-80 (zoomed)

The Ring Nebula - M57
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Meade DSI / CPC 8 XLT (zoomed)