M 66

Show astrometry data

M66, a galaxy in Leo and a member of the Leo Triplet, approximately 36 million light years from Earth.

Object details

Galaxy in Leo

Right Ascension: 11h 20m 15.0s

Declination: +12° 59′ 30″

Magnitude: 8.9

Moon Age Average: 26.24 days

Moon Phase Average: 11.96 %

Imaging Setup

Location:

SC Observatory, Central Thailand

Date:
Feb 5, 2016 and Feb 6, 2016
Telescope:
Planewave CDK 17
Focal Length:
2924 mm
F-Ratio:
F/6.8
Mount:
10 Micron GM 4000
Camera:
Moravian G2 8300
Image Scale:
0.38 arcseconds/pixel
Imaging Software:

Maxim DL 6

Processing Software:

Adobe Photoshop

PixInsight 1.8


Exposure Detail

Filter Filter Brand Bin Qty Exposure
L Astrodon 1x 22 600
L Astrodon 1x 5 900
R Astrodon 2x 11 300
G N/A 2x 13 300
B N/A 2x 12 300
Ha Astrodon 2x 12 600


Total Exposure Time

9 hours, 55 minutes

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