M63 Sunflower

Posted: May 9th, 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:

143 x 120" ISO/Gain: 200 - Optolong UV IR Cut

Yellow, Bortle 5 zone:

Samara, Russia

May 7th, 2026

4 h 46 m

Resolution: 2556x1438 px

Scale: 2034 KB

poppy8micro

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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 periphery itself is what's interesting here. Even though it has such a beautiful name, it's a true cosmic devourer... The halo itself, which is barely visible here, consists of the remnants of galaxies that became its meal. I took more short 120-second frames to bring out detail in the center. Now I want to work on the halo itself. The nights have become noticeably shorter, though.

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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…