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Object: |
M109 Galaxy |
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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. :-) |