M63 Sunflower

Posted: May 8th, 2026

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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

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Definitely need to shoot more.

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Today, at 02:33

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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M63 Подсолнух

Yesterday, at 13:39

2 h 24 m

Definitely need to shoot more.

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