M108_LRGB

M108

Date: 4/4/2015

Description: Messier 108 (also known as NGC 3556) is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781 or 1782.[5] From the perspective of the Earth, this galaxy is seen almost edge-on [Ref: WikiPedia]

Sky Conditions: Clear sky, medium - urban light pollution (half moon)FWHM: 3.0 - 3.5 arc sec/pixel

Imaging: Exposure: 4x60 min (8 x 450sec/ea.) at 2x2 bin using LRGB filters

Guiding: 10 sec at 2x2 bin using NOAG

Equipment:
SBIG STF8300M CCD (LRGB filters)
AT12RC at F8
Starlight Focuser                                                                                                                                                                               NOAG w/SBIG ST402 guide camera                                                                                                                                               AP1200 Mount

SW:                                                                                                                                                                                                    Maxim DL V6, FocusMax, AP ASCOM V2, SkyX, PixIsight -  calibration with darks, flats,  bias.



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