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 (
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:
Processing: PixInsight
Thanks for looking. Comments, critiques welcome. Stay safe everyone!
Mike