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M101

Anth
49843
Category:Deep Sky
Published:
700
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Resolution:
5923x3939 px
File size:
4118 KB

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Askar 151PHQ
Camera
ZWO ASI2600MC PRO
Mount
Custom Harmonic-Drive Mount
Guide Scope
Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50ED
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI174MM Mini
Software
Pixinsight
Location
Moscow, Russia

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 170 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · Без фильтров ·
  • 45 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · Optolong L-Ultimate ·

Total exposure: 10 h 45 m

Photo versions

M101
Current photoUpdated
M101

Oct 5th, 2025

10 h 45 m

M101
M101

May 5th, 2024

3 h 21 m

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Comments

Herost
Why 180-second exposures? What determines this choice? Why not 300 seconds, for example?
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AnthReply to Herost
300-second exposures produce more defects under the same conditions, with almost no gain in SNR—at least not noticeable to the eye.
So, given the lack of clear benefit, I switched back to 180-second exposures.
The only advantage of 5-minute exposures in my case is saving disk space.
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