Messier 106
Numerous small galaxies litter the field of view. The most prominent are NGC 4248, 4220, 4346 and the edge on galaxy NGC 4217. North is up. |
Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 | Designation: M106/NGC4258 & NGC4217 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Cane Venatici |
Camera: Apogee U16M with Astrodon Gen II Filters | Distance: Approx 24 Million Light Years |
Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Spiral Galaxy |
Exposure: 6 Hours 45 Minutes Luminance | Position: R.A. 12 hr 18 min , Dec +47018' |
Processed using PixInsight | Date: March & April 2014 |
Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/MaximDL/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |