M63 Sunflower Galaxy
Photo description / processing
Tried to bring out the maximum detail around the galaxy (faint arc-like stellar streams extending nearly 180,000 light-years from the galaxy's center). The phenomenon of the streams is explained by the merger of the galaxy M 63 with another dwarf satellite galaxy.
Technical information
- Telescope/Lens
- Askar SQA 106
- Camera
- ZWO ASI2600MC PRO
- Mount
- iOptron HAE43 C
- Guide Scope
- Askar 52mm F4
- Guide Camera
- ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
- Software
- SharpCap 4.0, Siril, Adobe Photoshop
- Location
- Адыгея, Станица Даховская, Россия
Light pollution
Green, Bortle 4 zone
- Date taken
Exposure
- 72 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 100 ·
Total exposure: 6 h 0 m
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