Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 106  ·  NGC 4217  ·  NGC 4226  ·  NGC 4232  ·  NGC 4248  ·  NGC 4258
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M106 galaxy and friends in Canes Venatici, Theodore Arampatzoglou
M106 galaxy and friends in Canes Venatici
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M106 galaxy and friends in Canes Venatici

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M106 galaxy and friends in Canes Venatici, Theodore Arampatzoglou
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M106 galaxy and friends in Canes Venatici

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In the small but beautiful galaxy-rich constellation of the Canes Venatici is Messier 106 (M106), also known as NGC 4258. It is a spiral galaxy about 22 to 25 million light-years from Earth. Another galaxy, NGC 4217, is also visible in the field, possibly a companion galaxy to Messier 106.

Luminance data:
Avalon linear fast reverse
Askar 107 PHQ Flatfield Astrograph
CCD Atik One 6.0
ZWO ASI290MM Mini + WO UniGuide 50mm Scope
Luminance Baader
Exposure: 115*180sec 
Location: Stinger of Scorpius Observatory, Filiates, Thesprotia, Greece.

Color data:
W.O FLT110 with dedicated TMB field flattener
Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro Belt Drive Mod
Asi 533 MC Pro Color
W.O ZS 80 ED
P1 Mars-C IMX 462
FeatherTouch 3'' focuser
Starizona MicroTouch autofocuser
Exposure: 135*180sec 
Location: Via Lactea Observatory, Kristallopigi Paramithia, Greece
Total Integration:12h 30min

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