M94 Crocodile Eye

 Posted: Apr 28th, 2025
Show astrometry on hover
NGC
IC
HD
Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Askar SQA 85 мм f/4.8
Camera: ZWO ASI 183 MC Pro
Mount: Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope: Askar 52 мм F4
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software: SharpCap 4.0, Siril, GraXpert, Adobe Photoshop
Exposure:
108 x 180" ISO/Gain: 120
Orange, Bortle 6 zone:
 Petushki Vladimirskaya Oblast, Russia
 Apr 26th, 2025
5 h 24 m
1222
Resolution: 2804x1929 px
Scale: 445 KB
Located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is 16 million light-years away. The diameter of the main disk is 50,000 light-years. The angular size is 14.4'x12.1'. It has two powerful ring-like structures. The inner ring is a site of active star formation; it is fed by interstellar gas that flows into the ring from the outer oval bar-like structure. Captured over two days.
Add comment

Comments

There are no comments on this picture yet

Comments are available only to registered users. Register or log in to leave a comment.