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M63 |
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Sunflower Galaxy in Canes Venatici Click on Image for 1300x975 Resolution |
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Technical Details |
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| Optics | 12 1/2" RCOS operating at f/9 (2857mm) |
| Mount | Paramount ME |
| Camera | SBIG ST-10XME, CFW8-a |
| Filters | Tru Balance LRGB. |
| Date | April 26, 2006 |
| Exposure | LRGB = 10: 1.5: 1.5: 1.5 hours |
| Processing | MaximDl with RC Console, Sharpened DDP, Photoshop CS |
| Guiding | ST-402 mounted on Takahashi Sky90 |
| Binning | L : 1x1 RGB : 2x2 |
| Location | SkyFoto observatory in East Hartland, Ct. |
| Notes | M63 is about 37 million light-years distant. |
Previous Attempt
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10" f/7.3 Meade LX200 GPS LRGB = 250:50:50:80 minutes.