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Object:
M109 Galaxy
Date(s):
 13 Feb 2013
Location:
 Rancho Hidalgo, NM
Telescope:
 LX200 10" at f/10
Mount:
 Meade SuperWedge on pier
Camera:
 SBIG ST-11000M
Single-Shot Color:
 No
Luminance:
 5 10 minute images bin 2
Red:
 5 10 minute images bin 4
Green:
 5 10 minute images bin 4
Blue:
 5 10 minute images bin 4
Comments:
M109 Galaxy - There is a star, Phecda of Magnitude 2.41, that is out of view to the upper right of this image. It is bright enough to scatter some light so that it looks like a blue light is shining toward this galaxy. Opinions may vary of course but I kind of like how it looks. :-)