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M65 LRGB

One of the popular trio of Galaxies in Leo, known as the Leo Triplet.It is a spiral galaxy 35 million light years distant, and likely has a central bar.

Imaging Camera: QSI640wsg
Imaging Scope: Celestron 9.25"Edge HD at F/10
Guide Camera: SX Lodestar
Mount: Avalon M-Uno Fast Reverse
Filters: Astrodon Gen II LRGB
Exposure: 4 hours Lum, 5 minute subs unbinned , 40 min each RGB 2.5 minute subs binned x 2
Processing: CCD Stack and PS CC
Date: March 20, 2017
Sky conditions: Below average seeing, good transparency and as usual, the worst Bortle white light pollution.
Location: My front driveway. Morristown, NJ


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Larry Wilson 28-May-2017 23:10
Another fantastic image Derek. Still waiting for clear skies in Illinois. Have had no chance to image for any length of time yet.
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