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Bill Smith


Capture

Spiral Galaxy (M 106) with companion galaxy NGC 4217

About This Photograph

Star-forming (Ha) regions are clear to see in this 12-hour HaRGB image.

Distance: 61.6M Light Years
Location: Constellation Canes Venatici

Technical Details

Optics: Takahashi 106mm f/5 (FSQ-106N)
Camera: ZWO ASI6200MM Pro Full-Frame Mono
Mount: Paramount MYT
Filters: Baader f/2 Highspeed LRGB, Ha
Dates/Times: May 2023
Location: Backyard Gilbert, AZ USA
Exposure Details: 12 hours total integration HaRGB
Acquisition: SGP, NINA
Processing: PixInsight, Photoshop

Catalogues
Messier New General Catalogue
Targets
M106 NGC4258 NGC4217
Gear
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-106N
Camera: ZWO ASI6200MM Pro
Mount: Paramount MyT
Rig Photo
TAK106 (Mono)
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