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Sombrero Galaxy (M104), Anthony Glas
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Sombrero Galaxy (M104)

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Sombrero Galaxy (M104)

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Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
Same night as the Thor's Helmet image, just later in the night, wind died down a bit but was still very gusty. Similar issues regarding the southern guiding & light dome.
Nonetheless, really enjoy this galaxy and the surrounding star field. 
Imaged from a Bortle 5 area; acquisition using NINA; processed in PI.

Acquisition:
74 x 60s L
84 x 30s R
84 x 30s G
79 x 30s B
3h 18m total

Equipment:
EQ6-R Pro
Askar 140 APO w/ 0.8x Reducer
QHY163M w/ Antlia 3nm SHO & Antlia V-Series LRGB

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Sombrero Galaxy (M104), Anthony Glas