Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Pisces (Psc)  ·  Contains:  M 74  ·  NGC 628
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M74 Galaxy in the constellation of Pisces, Anthony (Tony) Johnson
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M74 Galaxy in the constellation of Pisces

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M74 Galaxy in the constellation of Pisces, Anthony (Tony) Johnson
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M74 Galaxy in the constellation of Pisces

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Captured over 2 nights from my driveway in Bortle class 6 skies. First night I only was able to acquire 20 images because of clouds. Second night I was able to capture 85 images for a total of 7hrs of data. Using the Antlia Triband filter was able to capture some of the Ha in the spiral arms. First time also to use the 12" SCT on my AM5 mount. I guess when ZWO says it will carry 44lbs they mean it, I did have to use counterweights, but it worked like a charm. Also I didn't have to use an OAG, because my guiding error was within the range of the pixel scale of the 12" with my reducer on it, running at around f/6.

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