M63 Sunflower

 Posted: May 8th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Askar 71F
Camera: ZWO ASI585MC Pro
Mount: JUWEI 14
Guide Scope: ToupTek GS-200 AR
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI662MC
Software: Siril, Photoshop, Lightroom, StarNet++
Accessories: CAA, EAF, EFW, ASIAIR MINI, Askar Reducer x 0.75, Gemini PowerBox
Exposure:
72 x 120" ISO/Gain: 200 - Optolong UV IR Cut
Yellow, Bortle 5 zone:
 Samara, Russia
 May 7th, 2026
2 h 24 m
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Resolution: 2947x1658 px
Scale: 3017 KB
Definitely need to shoot more.
Updated
  9 May, 2026
  4 h 46 m
I really wanted to capture it, but after five hours, I want at least that much more. All those beautiful swirls in the center are certainly wonderful, but the p…
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  8 May, 2026
  2 h 24 m
Definitely need to shoot more.
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Good work. By the way, I like the 2-hour color version more. Towards the end of the season, if the sky is clear, I might also manage to do a few sessions on M63.
9 May, 2026 Reply
Poppy8micro Replied to Nickolay
This is a battle not for color, but for the halo. We'll work on the color with +10 hours of integration. I don't really like it either — I decided to improve the SNR, and the background turned reddish due to removing the green tint. Thank you, my deepest bow for your kind words about this moment of playfulness!
9 May, 2026 Reply

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