M106 in LRGB

[chartram]

Hello,

This was my run at M106. Seeing conditions and transparency weren't the best, but it was nice to get out... even if only "out" to the driveway lol. Not too many opportunities here in Middle GA to image near a new moon during galaxy season, did not want to let it go to waste.

M106 in Canes Venatici in LRGB
Imaged March 25th-26th from my driveway in Kathleen, GA, an orange zone

40 x 300s Luminance
15 x 180s R, G (2x2)
20 x 180s B (2x2)
5hrs, 50mins total

Scope: Orion ED80 (f/7.5) w/Hotech SCA/FF
Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro @-20C, Gain:75
Filters: Baader 1.25" LRGB
Resolution: 1.31"/px
Mount: Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro
Guiding: ST-80 (SBS) on ADM MiniMax w/ASI174MM Mini (PHD2)
Capture: SGP
Processing: PixInsight



Thanks for looking. Comments, critiques welcome. Stay safe everyone!

Mike

[TareqPhoto]

That is amazing, beautiful color, well done, well done!

[Juno16]

It really is a fine image Mike! Very nice work!

[Ozypic]

Wow and double wow, there is just so much to see in that fantastic wide view, thank you for sharing it with us . Yes stay safe for sure. Phill

[Makuser]

Hello Mike. This is an amazing image of M106 (NGC 4258). Excellent spiral arm and dark dust lane details. Lots of sparkly stars and just look at all the nearby companion galaxies. You did a wonderful job with this capture Mike, and thanks so much for sharing it with us on here.

[bobharmony]

Nice job bringing the outer reaches into view. Love the large collection of galaxies in the image!

Bob

[Ken_nneth]

Very nice, good colors. Thanks for sharing.
Clear Skies

[MariusD69]

Looks amazing! Well done, Mike!

[Thefatkitty]

Man, that is stunning, nicely done!!

All the best,

[Gordon]

Congratulations Mike on having your image selected as todays TSS APOD!

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[Ruud]

Excellent image, Mike. Beautifully processed too.

[Larry 1969]

Great image!

[STEVE333]

That's a beauty Mike. Love the colors and the details. Well worth the effort.

Nothing wrong with the end of your driveway, that's where ALL of my images are taken.

Cheers,
Steve

[Graeme1858]

Congratulations on the APOD Mike.

Regards

Graeme

[helicon]

Fantastic Mike - looks absolutely stunning.

[Baskevo]

Wow! This gives me hope!! Galaxy season is possible with LRGB in light pollution T.T And this is a really great image too! Thanks for sharing, Mike Looks incredible!