M74

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M74- Spiral Galaxy in Pisces

by Bob and Janice Fera

Planewave CDK17 17" f/6.8 Cassegrain

SBIG STL11000M CCD Camera

Astrodon Filters

LRGB Composite

L:260 R:180 G:165 B:180 minutes

Sub Exposures: L:13x20m R:12x15m G:11x15m B:12x15m
RGB exposures binned 2x2

Image acquired with CCDAutopilot

Processed in CCDstack, PixInsight LE and Adobe Photoshop

Taken October 15, 16, 20, 21, 2009 from Eagle Ridge Observatory, Foresthill, CA

 

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