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M63 Sunflower Galaxy

Category:Deep Sky
Published:
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M63 Sunflower GalaxyNGC 5055
Resolution:
4646x3502 px
File size:
31014 KB

Photo description / processing

How to deal with the "horseshoe toward the center" effect for small stars. Guiding errors ~1-1.2 pixels/0.6-0.8 arcseconds. Could it be mirror alignment?

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
MEADE 8" LX200 f/10
Camera
QHY163m
Mount
EQ6R-PRO
Guide Scope
Custom MEADE Infinity 80 f/10
Guide Camera
MEADE LPI-G Advanced Monochrome
Accessories
L-Pro filter
Software
DeepSkyStacker, OSX Photos
Location
Frisco, United States

Light pollution

Red, Bortle 7 zone

Exposure

  • 44 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 300 · Offset: 128

Total exposure: 1 h 28 m

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