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Croc's Eye Galaxy M94

Mark

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A fascinating edge-on spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici.

Details

  • Rig: Player One Ares-M Pro + Tecnosky RC8 + EQ6R-Pro
  • Software: NINA/PixInsight
  • Filters: Astronomik LRGB
  • Constellation: Canes Venatici

M94 - click for larger view

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Notes

The galaxy shows a faint outer ring here which is in fact not a ring but dim spiral arms. More exposure time is needed to bring these out but they are faintly visible here. More info in the excellent Nottingham University video below.

    Integration time (running total):
    * L 39 X 120s (78m)
    * R 37 X 120s (74m)
    * G 37 X 120s (74m)
    * B 37 X 120s (74m)
    * Total: 5h0m

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