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Bode's Galaxy (M 81)

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Bode's Galaxy (M 81)NGC 3031
Resolution:
1876x3529 px
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28508 KB

Photo description / processing

To be honest, I'm not very satisfied with the result. I wanted more dust in the background, but it seems like I need about 2 hours of exposure for that. I tried adding an L-channel, but it desaturates the image.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher 200PDS
Camera
ZWO ASI585MC Pro
Mount
homemade harmonic mount
Guide Scope
OAG Askar
Guide Camera
220mm zwo
Accessories
Sharpstar 0.95x MPCC
Software
siril, PS, GraXp, asi air mini
Location
Елатьма, Россия

Light pollution

Yellow, Bortle 5 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 90 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 200 · Optolong L-Quad Enhance, - 20 градусов ·
  • 100 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · Optolong L-Quad Enhance, - 20 градусов ·
  • 420 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 200 · Optolong L-Quad Enhance, - 20 градусов ·

Total exposure: 22 h 50 m

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