Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  M 101  ·  NGC 5457  ·  NGC 5461  ·  NGC 5471
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M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy - Composite version, Bruno LAILLER
M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy - Composite version
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M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy - Composite version

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M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy - Composite version, Bruno LAILLER
M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy - Composite version
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M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy - Composite version

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Hello everyone ! Here is a composite version of two images taken on March 22 and 24, one in white light and the other with my ZWO Duo-band filter (Halpha + OIII). 4 hours of exposure without filter and 5 hours with the Duo-band.
  • Shooting instrument: Explore Scientific 127mm ED TRIPLET APO f/7.5
  • Imaging camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro, gain=100, t=-20°C
  • Filter: ZWO Duo-Band Filter 2"
  • Mount: Skywatcher EQ6 Pro
  • Guiding instruments: Perl ALHENA 80/500
  • Guide camera: ZWO ASI120MM mini
  • Processing software: Siril + Gimp
  • Accessory: ZWO ASIair Pro

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M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy - Composite version, Bruno LAILLER