Observation by Dean Ashton: M106 Seyfert Galaxy

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Dean Ashton

Observer

Dean Ashton

Observed

2021 Mar 08 - 20:00

Uploaded

2021 Mar 27 - 17:45

Objects

M106

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 12^h18^m
Dec: +47°18'
Position angle: -0°58'

Field size

0°46' × 0°30'

Equipment

Celestron 9.25 EdgeHD
CGEM Mount
QHY268C Camera
Loadstar X2 Guide Camera - OAG
Optolong L-Pro Filter

Exposure

56x600s at /f7 (focal length 1645mm)

Location

St Austell, Cornwall

Target name

M106

Title

M106 Seyfert Galaxy

About this image

M106 is an ultra-high dynamic range object. It's bright nucleus, typical of a seyfert galaxy, contrasts the much fainter outer spiral arms.

This image was captured on the nights of 6th and 8th March 2021.

Files associated with this observation

M106_55x600s_March21_DAshton.jpg (1.9 MB)

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