Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 106  ·  NGC 4217  ·  NGC 4226  ·  NGC 4232  ·  NGC 4248  ·  NGC 4258
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Messier 106, Casey Good
Messier 106
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Messier 106
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This image is a combination of data, the LRGB portion shot in 2020 and the Ha added in 2021, in an attempt to bring out the mega-maser at the core of M106. Upon reflection, we probably could have shot longer exposure to make the blending easier, but I'm happy with how it came out.

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Messier 106, Casey Good

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