M101
Spiral Galaxy
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Subject Names:
M101, NGC 5457, Pinwheel Galaxy
Constellation: Ursa Major
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Date:
May 2009
Location:
Anza, California
Optics:
Takahashi FSQ-106EDX with 1.6 extender. Focal Length 850mm @ f8
Mount:
AP900GTO
Camera:
QSI 583WSG
Filters:
Baader LRGB
Guiding:
SBIG ST-402ME on Borg 50. Focal Length 250mm
Exposure:
L: 16 x 15 minutes, Bin 1
RGB: 8 x 10 minutes, Bin 2
Total Exposure = 480 minutes (8 hours)
Software:
Acquisition: MaxImDL 5, CCD Commander
Processing: PixInsight
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