Skymonsters

Astrophotography by Nicola Montecchiari

M106

Galaxy M106
Date/Place2011-04-09 at Saint Barthélemy (AO)
CoordinatesAR 12h 18m 57s DEC +47° 18'14"
InstrumentVixen VC200L
CameraQSI583wsg
IntegrationLRGB composite.
L: 16x600 sec., bin 1x1
RGB: 7x600 sec., bin 1x1
CommentFirst real attempt imaging at 1800mm. Autoguide and seeing were not perfect, but this was one of my first attempts so I am quite satisfied.